Orviston Water Assoc Inc.
EPA ID: PA4140104 · 72 people served · 1 ZIP code
Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Orviston Water Assoc Inc., affecting about 72 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orviston Water Assoc Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Orviston Water Assoc Inc.'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.
About 1% of homes in Centre County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Orviston Water Assoc Inc. compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2034 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Orviston Water Assoc Inc. (EPA ID: PA4140104) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 72 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16864 in Orviston.
Average Home Safety Score: D (52/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 16864 — Orviston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Orviston Water Assoc Inc. (PA4140104) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orviston Water Assoc Inc. water safe to drink?
Orviston Water Assoc Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Orviston Water Assoc Inc. serve?
Orviston Water Assoc Inc. serves approximately 72 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Orviston Water Assoc Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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