Water Quality in Orofino, ID (83544)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83544.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.
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
Riverside Water And Sewer District
1 health-basedOrofino Golf Course
All resolvedNightforce Optics
All resolvedUsfs Cold Springs Work Center
Grangemont School
Riverside Lumber Company
Boehls C Ptpa
Lakeview Water District
Usfs Kelly Forks Campground
Randy Campbell
Countryside Trailer Court
Wells Bench Water And Road
1 health-basedCavendish School
Earl Applekamp
Usfs Elk Summit Guard Station
Bruces Dairy
Usfs Jerry Johnson Campground
Usfs Washington Creek Campground
Earl Applekamp
Usfs Mex Mountain Work Center
Usfs Canyon Meadows Work Center
Usfs Wild Goose Campground
Earl Applekamp
Usfs Whitesand Campground
Usfs Noe Creek Campground
Earl Applekamp
Usfs Aquarius Campground
Usfs Hidden Creek Campground
Usfs Major Fenn Picnic Area
Usfs Kelly Creek Old Station
Earl Applekamp
Earl Applekamp
Earl Applekamp
Usfs Three Devils Picnic Area
Earl Applekamp
Usfs Apgar Creek Campground
Usfs Glade Creek Campground
Camp Band Mill
Homer Noah Trailer Court
Gene And Scotts Trailer Court
Orofino 7th Day Adventist School
Indian Creek Water Dist
Usfs Smith Creek Work Center
Usfs Bungalow North Side Water
Usfs Weitas Station
Konkolville Water Company
Greer Tavern And Cafe
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.