Rexburg, ID: 138 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Rexburg Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 138 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 8.31.
Water Systems Serving Rexburg
In Rexburg, ID, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 3 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Rexburg, Idaho, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 50,704 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Rexburg water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 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): 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other | 10 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other | 10 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other | 10 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other | 10 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other | 10 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83440 | — | 138 | 0 | City of Rexburg |
| 83460 | — | 58 | 0 | City of Rexburg |
All ZIP Codes in Rexburg
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.
CDC Health Data for Rexburg
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Rexburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Rexburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Placing remediation in the context of Rexburg's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Rexburg are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,217–$2,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 12% above the Idaho average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Rexburg
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 Rexburg 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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Rexburg
Historical NFIP data for Rexburg contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,300. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,900</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.
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