Water Quality in Orofino, ID (83544)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83544.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

6,798

Population

48

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (48)

Orofino City Of

Surface water 2,459 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Riverside Water And Sewer District

1 health-based
Surface water 2,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Orofino Golf Course

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Nightforce Optics

All resolved
Groundwater 110 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Usfs Cold Springs Work Center

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Grangemont School

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Riverside Lumber Company

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Boehls C Ptpa

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Lakeview Water District

Groundwater 45 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Usfs Kelly Forks Campground

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Randy Campbell

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Countryside Trailer Court

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wells Bench Water And Road

1 health-based
Groundwater 28 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cavendish School

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Elk Summit Guard Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bruces Dairy

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Jerry Johnson Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Washington Creek Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Mex Mountain Work Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Canyon Meadows Work Center

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Wild Goose Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Whitesand Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Noe Creek Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Aquarius Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Hidden Creek Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Major Fenn Picnic Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Kelly Creek Old Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Three Devils Picnic Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Earl Applekamp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Apgar Creek Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Usfs Glade Creek Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Band Mill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Homer Noah Trailer Court

Groundwater 22 people served
0 violations

Gene And Scotts Trailer Court

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Orofino 7th Day Adventist School

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Indian Creek Water Dist

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Usfs Smith Creek Work Center

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Usfs Bungalow North Side Water

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Usfs Weitas Station

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Konkolville Water Company

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Greer Tavern And Cafe

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Orofino (83544) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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