STATE REPORT ID 1 ALERT 278 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Idaho Water Quality: 1.7K Violations in 324 ZIP Codes

324 ZIP codes · 423 water systems · UPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-06-03

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-03

324
ZIP Codes
423
Water Systems
222
ZIPs with Violations
1
Active Alerts
UPC
Plumbing Code
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit
45%
High Radon Risk (Zone 1)
#24
of 51 States
44%
ZIPs Rated A or B
69%
ZIPs with Violations
C
Idaho average: 66/100 — ranked #24 of 51 states. 1 points below the national average (67). 69% of ZIP codes have recorded violations.

Water monitoring data from Idaho utilities shows a below-average aggregate record — compliance gaps appear across multiple counties and utility districts, and the state's overall grade reflects a recurring pattern of health-based violations rather than isolated incidents in a single region.

Score Distribution

How Idaho's 324 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.

12
A
130
B
105
C
74
D
3
F
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Home Safety Scores by State

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS Earthquake Hazards, NIFC Wildfire • 2026-06-03

Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in Idaho

Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGrade
1 83543 NezperceLewis 98 A
2 83555 WinchesterLewis 98 A
3 83523 CraigmontLewis 97 A
4 83501 LewistonNez Perce 94 A
5 83540 LapwaiNez Perce 94 A
6 83548 ReubensNez Perce 94 A
7 83617 EmmettGem 94 A
8 83524 CuldesacNez Perce 91 A
9 83545 PeckNez Perce 91 A
10 83654 New MeadowsAdams 89 A

10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in Idaho

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGradeViolations
1 83535 JuliaettaLatah 12 F 12
2 83633 King HillElmore 33 F 11
3 83525 Elk CityIdaho 38 F 11
4 83868 SmeltervilleShoshone 40 D 0
5 83866 SantaBenewah 40 D 0
6 83865 ColburnBonner 40 D 0
7 83853 PorthillBoundary 40 D 0
8 83848 NordmanBonner 40 D 0
9 83847 NaplesBoundary 40 D 0
10 83840 KootenaiBonner 40 D 0

County Rankings

Water quality breakdown by county. 43 counties with data in Idaho.

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

County-level aggregation of ZIP code safety scores • EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS, NIFC

CountyAvg ScoreGradeZIPsBest ZIPWorst ZIP
Bannock 79 B 11 83202 (83) 83214 (59)
Elmore 50 D 7 83647 (65) 83633 (33)
Bingham 71 B 9 83210 (83) 83277 (49)
Power 61 C 4 83271 (81) 83243 (53)
Butte 65 C 3 83244 (66) 83255 (64)
Caribou 64 C 6 83241 (82) 83285 (53)
Bear Lake 69 C 9 83223 (83) 83272 (53)
Custer 49 D 6 83251 (70) 83278 (40)
Franklin 76 B 7 83286 (83) 83281 (63)
Lemhi 46 D 9 83462 (53) 83468 (40)
Twin Falls 76 B 9 83302 (83) 83344 (55)
Cassia 71 B 6 83311 (81) 83342 (53)
Blaine 60 C 7 83354 (65) 83340 (44)
Gooding 64 C 4 83355 (70) 83314 (60)
Camas 47 D 3 83327 (61) 83337 (40)
Lincoln 81 B 3 83352 (83) 83349 (79)
Jerome 81 B 3 83335 (83) 83325 (77)
Minidoka 73 B 4 83347 (79) 83343 (62)
Bonneville 71 B 13 83454 (82) 83428 (53)
Fremont 56 C 8 83420 (69) 83433 (40)
Teton 74 B 4 83455 (82) 83424 (53)
Clark 53 D 2 83423 (65) 83446 (40)
Jefferson 69 C 6 83435 (81) 83425 (53)
Madison 82 B 4 83440 (82) 83448 (81)
Nez Perce 91 A 6 83501 (94) 83541 (84)
Clearwater 57 C 5 83553 (66) 83546 (41)
Idaho 56 C 13 83539 (66) 83525 (38)
Lewis 98 A 3 83543 (98) 83523 (97)
Latah 59 C 12 83537 (70) 83535 (12)
Boise 47 D 8 83622 (64) 83670 (40)
Owyhee 77 B 5 83650 (83) 83628 (64)
Canyon 72 B 16 83676 (83) 83648 (53)
Washington 80 B 3 83610 (88) 83645 (73)
Valley 54 D 5 83611 (61) 83671 (40)
Adams 74 B 5 83654 (89) 83632 (60)
Ada 72 B 38 83669 (79) 83714 (56)
Gem 80 B 2 83617 (94) 83636 (66)
Payette 67 C 3 83661 (76) 83619 (58)
Kootenai 63 C 15 83815 (70) 83809 (40)
Shoshone 60 C 13 83808 (70) 83868 (40)
Bonner 57 C 15 83852 (70) 83865 (40)
Boundary 50 D 5 83805 (68) 83853 (40)
Benewah 54 D 5 83870 (65) 83866 (40)

Most Common Contaminants in Idaho

Contaminant / RuleCategoryZIPs AffectedViolationsHealth Risk
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 142 307 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 99 211 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 94 169 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 91 162 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 76 106 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 70 88 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 62 104 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 57 201 Yes

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 324 ZIP codes across Idaho, covering 423 community water systems that serve approximately 1,311,074 people.

222 of 324 ZIP codes (69%) have recorded EPA violations. 278 health-based violations have been documented.

Active Weather Alerts

1 active alert in Idaho including 1 warning. Severe weather can directly affect tap water quality — flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage may lead to boil-water advisories.

Alert Severity Areas
Red Flag Warning Severe Owyhee Mountains; Western Twin Falls BLM; Southern Highlands

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Plumbing Regulations

Idaho follows the Uniform Plumbing Code (2018 edition).

  • Plumbing code: UPC (2018)
  • Homeowner DIY: Allowed with permit
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required

Full Idaho regulations →

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
83316 Buhl B 39 2 City of Buhl
83346 Oakley B 30 4 City of Oakley
83338 Jerome B 28 1 City of Jerome
83263 Preston B 25 2 City of Preston
83638 Mccall C 21 6 City of Mccall
83639 Marsing B 21 3 City of Marsing
83541 Lenore B 20 2 New Hope Subd
83647 Mountain Home C 20 2 City of Mountain Home,
83343 Minidoka C 18 0 Pelican Point Subdivision
83701 Boise B 17 3 Veolia Water Idaho

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score System Population
83203 Fort Hall D POCATELLO CITY OF 58,231
83210 Aberdeen B City of Aberdeen 2,088
83212 Arbon D ROCKLAND CITY OF 242
83217 Bancroft C City of Bancroft 350
83218 Basalt D FIRTH CITY OF 511
83220 Bern D MONTPELIER CITY OF 2,772
83227 Clayton D CHALLIS CITY OF 900
83229 Cobalt D SALMON CITY OF 3,158
83230 Conda D SODA SPRINGS CITY OF 3,111
83233 Dingle D BLOOMINGTON CITY OF 206

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Idaho: C (66/100)

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0032 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 3 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 145 ZIP codes (45%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 160 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 19 ZIP codes

ZIP Code Reports for Idaho

Largest Communities

ZIP Code City Population Safety Grade Violations
83642 Meridian 445,526 B 6
83713 Boise 440,131 B 17
83709 Boise 427,631 B 17
83646 Meridian 413,488 B 6
83634 Kuna 398,033 B 2
83687 Nampa 354,832 B 4
83714 Garden City 305,546 C 1
83616 Eagle 303,393 C 5
83702 Boise 293,916 C 17
83703 Boise 292,791 B 17
83704 Boise 292,791 B 17
83706 Boise 292,791 C 17
83701 Boise 280,291 B 17
83705 Boise 280,291 B 17
83707 Boise 280,291 B 17
83708 Boise 280,291 B 17
83711 Boise 280,291 B 17
83712 Boise 280,291 B 17
83715 Boise 280,291 B 17
83716 Boise 280,291 C 17

Lowest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
83535 Juliaetta 12 F 12
83633 King Hill 33 F 11
83525 Elk City 38 F 11
83203 Fort Hall 40 D 0
83227 Clayton 40 D 0

Highest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
83543 Nezperce 98 A 4
83555 Winchester 98 A 2
83523 Craigmont 97 A 2
83501 Lewiston 94 A 9
83540 Lapwai 94 A 5

All 324 ZIP Codes in Idaho

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Idaho?

Idaho has 423 community water systems serving 1,311,074 people across 324 ZIP codes. There are 1,665 recorded violations, including 278 health-based. 222 of 324 ZIP codes have at least one violation.

What plumbing code does Idaho follow?

Idaho follows the UPC plumbing code. DIY plumbing work is allowed for homeowners.

Is lead a concern in Idaho's drinking water?

3 ZIP codes in Idaho have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

What is the radon risk in Idaho?

45% of ZIP codes in Idaho fall in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk).

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