Water System Report OH

Orrville City Public Water System

EPA ID: OH8502712 ยท 8,452 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Orrville City Public Water System (OH8502712): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Orrville City Public Water System - the supplier serving 8,452 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,452
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orrville City Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,402
Median Household Income
13,688
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orrville City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $72,402 and an estimated 13,688 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Orrville City Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

C 0 violations
C 2 violations
D 3 violations
C 3 violations
Kenton City
8,360 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Orrville City Public Water System (EPA ID: OH8502712) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 8,452 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 44667 in Orrville.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0028 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OH or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Orrville City Public Water System (OH8502712) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orrville City Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Orrville City Public Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Orrville City Public Water System serve?

Orrville City Public Water System serves approximately 8,452 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.

Where does Orrville City Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Orrville City Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Orrville City Public Water System serve?
Orrville City Public Water System serves approximately 8,452 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Orrville City Public Water System's water source?
Orrville City Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Orrville City Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Orrville City Public Water System's service area?
The Orrville City Public Water System service area has a median household income of $72,402. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Orrville City Public Water System get its water?
Orrville City Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Orrville City Public Water System Water Quality Report, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh8502712/
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