Boise, ID (83716): High Radon Potential Area
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Veolia Water Idaho)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 83716 in Boise, ID contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; 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.
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Score Breakdown
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Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 83716 in Boise, Idaho is mapped to the water system Veolia Water Idaho (EPA ID: ID4010016). This system provides water to approximately 264,978 people from surface water sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water Idaho | ID4010016 | 264,978 | Surface water |
| Willowtree Estates Homeowner Association | ID4010253 | 50 | Groundwater |
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
- 83712 (Boise) - 11 mi
- 83706 (Boise) - 12 mi - 125 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 83721 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83727 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83730 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83757 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83724 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83707 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83728 (Boise) - 13 mi
- 83735 (Boise) - 13 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Veolia Water Idaho (ID4010016) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 83716 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 (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE
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Cost & Community (9) HIGH
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 83716 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 83716 (primary system: Veolia Water Idaho), including 0 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 83716's water come from?
The recorded water source for Veolia Water Idaho, a system mapped to ZIP code 83716, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 264,978 people.
How can I get my water tested in Boise?
If Veolia Water Idaho 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.
Is lead a concern in 83716 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 83716 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2026-06-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 83716?
83716 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.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Boise, ID (83716): High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/report/83716/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 83716
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83712 | Boise, ID | 10.8 mi | B | 0 |
| 83706 | Boise, ID | 11.6 mi | B | 125 |
| 83721 | Boise, ID | 12.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83727 | Boise, ID | 12.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83730 | Boise, ID | 12.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83757 | Boise, ID | 12.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83724 | Boise, ID | 12.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83707 | Boise, ID | 12.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83728 | Boise, ID | 12.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 83735 | Boise, ID | 12.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
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