Water System Report ID

Mission Creek Water Assn

EPA ID: ID1110019 · 263 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Mission Creek Water Assn has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 263 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

263
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$345K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mission Creek Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,281
Median Household Income
8,909
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mission Creek Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $63,281 and an estimated 8,909 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Groundwater

Mission Creek Water Assn's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 5% of homes in Boundary 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Mission Creek Water Assn (EPA ID: ID1110019) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 263 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83805 in Bonners Ferry.

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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ZIP Codes Served

  • 83805 — Bonners Ferry

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mission Creek Water Assn (ID1110019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mission Creek Water Assn water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mission Creek Water Assn serve?

Mission Creek Water Assn serves approximately 263 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Mission Creek Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
31
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 263
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?
Mission Creek Water Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mission Creek Water Assn serve?
Mission Creek Water Assn serves approximately 263 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mission Creek Water Assn's water source?
Mission Creek Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mission Creek Water Assn's service area?
The Mission Creek Water Assn service area has a median household income of $63,281. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mission Creek Water Assn get its water?
Mission Creek Water Assn's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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