Orchard Valley Water Company
EPA ID: WY5600012 · 260 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Orchard Valley Water Company (WY5600012): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Orchard Valley Water Company, 3 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 260 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orchard Valley Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Orchard Valley Water Company have a median household income of $55,461 and about 21,800 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% 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 Valley Water Company'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
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
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System Overview
Orchard Valley Water Company (EPA ID: WY5600012) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 82007 in Cheyenne.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 31, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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 WY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 82007 - Cheyenne
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Orchard Valley Water Company (WY5600012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Valley Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Orchard Valley Water Company; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Orchard Valley Water Company serve?
Orchard Valley Water Company serves approximately 260 people across 1 ZIP code in Wyoming.
Where does Orchard Valley Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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