Nitrate in Garden City, ID Drinking Water
Nitrate data for Garden City, Idaho · 26,989 residents · 1 ZIP code
Across the water systems that serve Garden City, Idaho, Nitrate has appeared in EPA compliance samples — standard municipal treatment targets this contaminant, though detections in the compliance record indicate it has reached household taps at measurable levels.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04
Nitrate in Garden City Tap Water
Garden City, Idaho has 2 EPA violations related to nitrate in drinking water.
This analysis covers 26,989 residents across 1 ZIP code in Garden City.
Garden City's overall water quality grade is C (56/100).
Is Nitrate in Garden City Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or ion exchange filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Nitrate in Garden City
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) | Known | 83714 |
| 2025-01-01 | Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) | Known | 83714 |
Health Effects of Nitrate
- Methemoglobinemia ("blue baby syndrome") in infants under 6 months
- Increased risk of colorectal and bladder cancer (long-term)
- Thyroid disease from chronic exposure
- Possible reproductive effects
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
How Nitrate Gets Into Drinking Water
- Agricultural fertilizer runoff
- Animal feedlot operations and manure
- Septic system leachate
- Urban stormwater and wastewater discharge
What to Do About Nitrate in Garden City Water
- Reverse osmosis is the most effective method for nitrate removal
- Ion exchange systems designed for nitrate can also work
- Standard carbon filters do NOT remove nitrate
- Boiling water increases nitrate concentration — never boil for nitrate
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for nitrate removal.