Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks
EPA ID: PA3540024 · 3,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks (PA3540024): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks recorded 12 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 3,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks have a median household income of $96,354 and about 6,711 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks (EPA ID: PA3540024) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17961 in Orwigsburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 17, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 7, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 7, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.008 mg/L (1996-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 17961 - Orwigsburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks (PA3540024) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks serve?
Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540024/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-pa3540024,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks (PA): 1 Health Violation}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540024/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Orwigsburg Municipal Water Wks (EPA ID: PA3540024) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.