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Idaho Water Quality
174
Utilities in database
1.5M
Residents served
0
With open violations
56
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Idaho public drinking water is served by 174 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 1.5 million residents through public utilities. No open health-based violations are currently recorded across tracked systems in the EPA federal database. 56 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 40% of ID residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
No open health-based violations are currently recorded in the EPA SDWIS database for Idaho's tracked water systems. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Drinking Water in Idaho
Idaho has 174 community water systems serving approximately 1.5 million residents. Primary water sources include groundwater. The most commonly reported contaminants include arsenic, nitrates. 40% of Idaho residents rely on private wells. DEQ holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safest Large Utilities
Idaho systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Idaho
26–50 of 174City of Rathdrum
ID1280152 · 10,358 served
Burley Water Dept
ID5160008 · 10,345 served
Hayden Lake Irrigation Dist
ID1280087 · 9,375 served
Capitol Water Corp
ID4010022 · 9,000 served
Ross Point Water Dist
ID1280163 · 8,965 served
Avondale Irrigation Dist
ID1280008 · 8,785 served
University of Idaho
ID2290042 · 8,589 served
City of Payette
ID3380009 · 8,127 served
Hailey Water and Sewer
ID5070022 · 8,000 served
Mountain Home Air Force Base
ID4200054 · 7,500 served
City of Fruitland
ID3380005 · 7,135 served
City of Emmett
ID3230012 · 6,700 served
Eagle, City of (western Zone)
ID4010222 · 6,108 served
Central Shoshone County Water Dist
ID1400089 · 6,098 served
City of Rupert
ID5340017 · 5,796 served
City of Weiser
ID3440011 · 5,630 served
City of Preston
ID6210014 · 5,591 served
City of Rigby
ID7260032 · 5,400 served
City of Kimberly
ID5420033 · 5,359 served
City of American Falls
ID6390001 · 4,863 served
City of Buhl
ID5420007 · 4,518 served
City of Mccall
ID4430033 · 4,423 served
City of Shelley
ID6060071 · 4,409 served
City of St Maries
ID1050024 · 4,173 served
Hillside Service Area
ID1280095 · 4,140 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Idaho
These contaminants appear most frequently in Idaho utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Nitrates
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is a nitrogen-containing compound that forms naturally through the decomposition of organic matter. At elevated concentrations — almost always caused by human activity — nitrate is converted in the digestive system to nitrite, which then reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In the body, nitrite also reacts with amines in food to form N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines) — known carcinogens classified by the IARC as Group 2A (probable human carcinogens). The United States applies over 23 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually, making agricultural runoff the dominant source of nitrate contamination in U.S. groundwater.
EPA limit: 10 mg/L
Arsenic
Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in rock and soil, dissolving into groundwater through natural weathering processes. Inorganic arsenic — the form found in drinking water — is a known human carcinogen. The western United States has particularly arsenic-rich geological formations, but elevated levels have been found in 48 states. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless.
EPA limit: 10 ppb
City Water Reports in Idaho
Tap water quality pages for Idaho cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Idaho PFAS Watchlist — all utilities with official recordsIndependent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Idaho
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Idaho labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Idaho
City of Rathdrum
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Burley Water Dept
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Hayden Lake Irrigation Dist
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Idaho
56 water systems in Idaho with EPA UCMR 5 records
Lead in Idaho drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Idaho drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Idaho
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Idaho Drinking Water
Does Idaho drinking water have PFAS?
56 Idaho water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Idaho water utilities have open violations?
Browse Idaho utility compliance records and violation history
How do I test my water in Idaho?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from ID tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Idaho PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Idaho water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Idaho Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-22