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 has a few items worth a quick check.
Based on available records, Idaho Falls, ID holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How Idaho Falls Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Idaho Falls Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 66 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.42.
Who Supplies Your Water in Idaho Falls
Among 6 systems linked to Idaho Falls, ID, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- B
- B
- B
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 24 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Endrin | Organic | 3 | 2 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | Organic | 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Idaho Falls can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. 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 that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Idaho Falls do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $300 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
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