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Orchard Heights Water Assn

EPA ID: OR4100783 · 381 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Orchard Heights Water Assn earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 381 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

381
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$461K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orchard Heights Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$99,178
Median Household Income
37,348
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orchard Heights Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $99,178 and an estimated 37,348 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Orchard Heights Water Assn's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Polk County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,550

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

Orchard Heights Water Assn (EPA ID: OR4100783) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 381 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Orchard Heights Water Assn (OR4100783) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard Heights Water Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Orchard Heights Water Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Orchard Heights Water Assn serve?

Orchard Heights Water Assn serves approximately 381 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Orchard Heights Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
158
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 381
Reported to Oregon

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Orchard Heights Water Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Orchard Heights Water Assn serve?
Orchard Heights Water Assn serves approximately 381 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Orchard Heights Water Assn's water source?
Orchard Heights Water Assn draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Orchard Heights Water Assn's service area?
The Orchard Heights Water Assn service area has a median household income of $99,178. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Orchard Heights Water Assn get its water?
Orchard Heights Water Assn's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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