Idaho Falls, ID: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 77/100
7 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Idaho Falls: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
The water systems supplying Idaho Falls show a track record of above-average compliance with federal standards - consistently among the better performers in ID.
How Idaho Falls Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Idaho Falls Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 66 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,686 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.42.
Who Supplies Your Water in Idaho Falls
In Idaho Falls, ID, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 6 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Idaho Falls, Idaho, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 122,947 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Idaho Falls: B (77/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Idaho Falls water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 24 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 7 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other | 3 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83401 | B | 65 | 2 | City of Idaho Falls |
| 83406 | B | 62 | 1 | City of Ammon |
| 83404 | B | 7 | 0 | City of Idaho Falls |
| 83402 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Idaho Falls |
All ZIP Codes in Idaho Falls
- 83401 [B] - 65 violations ⚠
- 83402 [B] - 1 violation
- 83403
- 83404 [B] - 7 violations
- 83405
- 83406 [B] - 62 violations ⚠
- 83415
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Idaho Falls
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Idaho Falls Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Idaho Falls Homeowners
In Idaho Falls, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in Idaho Falls are relatively low compared to home values. The $757–$3,329 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% above the Idaho average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Idaho Falls
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Idaho Falls appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Idaho Falls
Historical NFIP data for Idaho Falls contains 20 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,964. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,686</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Idaho Falls, ID