Orchard Heights Water Assn
EPA ID: OR4100783 · 381 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Orchard Heights Water Assn (OR4100783): 10 violations on record since 2021. 10 violations on file at Orchard Heights Water Assn, none open; 381 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orchard Heights Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Orchard Heights Water Assn have a median household income of $91,731 and about 34,846 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 serves ZIP code 97304 in Salem.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 OR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 97304 - Salem
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Orchard Heights Water Assn (OR4100783) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Heights Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Orchard Heights Water Assn; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Orchard Heights Water Assn serve?
Orchard Heights Water Assn serves approximately 381 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does Orchard Heights Water Assn get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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