Mountain Home, ID: 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data for City of Mountain Home
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 83647 in Mountain Home, ID contain 149 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 health-based violations and 147 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 9 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 83647 in Mountain Home, Idaho is mapped to the water system City of Mountain Home (EPA ID: ID4200032). This system provides water to approximately 14,651 people from groundwater sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in Idaho
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- 83202 (Pocatello) - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83203 (Fort Hall)
- 83204 (Pocatello) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83205 (Pocatello)
- 83206 (Pocatello)
- 83209 (Pocatello) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83210 (Aberdeen)
- 83211 (American Falls) - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83212 (Arbon)
- 83213 (Arco)
- 83214 (Arimo)
- 83215 (Atomic City)
- 83217 (Bancroft)
- 83218 (Basalt)
- 83220 (Bern)
- 83221 (Blackfoot) - 93 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83223 (Bloomington)
- 83226 (Challis)
- 83227 (Clayton)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 83627 (Hammett) - 18 mi
- 83624 (Grand View) - 23 mi
- 83623 (Glenns Ferry) - 23 mi - 149 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83633 (King Hill) - 28 mi
- 83716 (Boise) - 31 mi
- 83337 (Hill City) - 34 mi
- 83708 (Boise) - 35 mi
- 83711 (Boise) - 35 mi
- 83715 (Boise) - 35 mi
- 83717 (Boise) - 35 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Mountain Home (ID4200032) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 83647 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Protect Your Home in Mountain Home
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Mountain Home has 9 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Gutter Installation & Repair
The median home in 83647 was built around 1988. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.
Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 83647 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 149 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 83647 (primary system: City of Mountain Home), including 2 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 83647's water come from?
The recorded water source for City of Mountain Home, a system mapped to ZIP code 83647, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 14,651 people.
How can I get my water tested in Mountain Home?
If City of Mountain Home supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 83647?
83647 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Elmore County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 83647?
FEMA records contain 9 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 83647; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Mountain Home, ID: 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/83647/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 83647
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83627 | Hammett, ID | 17.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83624 | Grand View, ID | 22.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83623 | Glenns Ferry, ID | 22.8 mi | N/A | 149 |
| 83633 | King Hill, ID | 27.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83716 | Boise, ID | 30.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83337 | Hill City, ID | 34.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83708 | Boise, ID | 35.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83711 | Boise, ID | 35.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83715 | Boise, ID | 35.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83717 | Boise, ID | 35.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
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