Water System Report ID

Syringa Heights Water District

EPA ID: ID1090136 · 550 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Syringa Heights Water District — the supplier serving 550 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

550
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$474K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$68,595
Median Household Income
19,773
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Syringa Heights Water District serves a community with a median household income of $68,595 and an estimated 19,773 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Syringa Heights Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Bonner County, Idaho rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Syringa Heights Water District (EPA ID: ID1090136) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 550 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83864 in Sandpoint.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Syringa Heights Water District (ID1090136) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syringa Heights Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Syringa Heights Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Syringa Heights Water District serve?

Syringa Heights Water District serves approximately 550 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Syringa Heights Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
231
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 550
Reported to Idaho

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Syringa Heights Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Syringa Heights Water District serve?
Syringa Heights Water District serves approximately 550 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Syringa Heights Water District's water source?
Syringa Heights Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Syringa Heights Water District's service area?
The Syringa Heights Water District service area has a median household income of $68,595. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Syringa Heights Water District get its water?
Syringa Heights Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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