Water System Report ID

Panhandle Mobile Estates

EPA ID: ID1280130 ยท 168 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Panhandle Mobile Estates (ID1280130): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Panhandle Mobile Estates has no EPA violations on record; the utility serves 168 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

168
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2027-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$453K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Panhandle Mobile Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$93,006
Median Household Income
19,315
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Panhandle Mobile Estates have a median household income of $93,006 and about 19,315 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Panhandle Mobile Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Panhandle Mobile Estates (EPA ID: ID1280130) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 168 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83858 in Rathdrum.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by ID or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Panhandle Mobile Estates (ID1280130) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panhandle Mobile Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Panhandle Mobile Estates in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Panhandle Mobile Estates serve?

Panhandle Mobile Estates serves approximately 168 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Panhandle Mobile Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Panhandle Mobile Estates; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Panhandle Mobile Estates serve? ▼
Panhandle Mobile Estates serves approximately 168 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Panhandle Mobile Estates's water source? ▼
Panhandle Mobile Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Panhandle Mobile Estates's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2027-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Panhandle Mobile Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Panhandle Mobile Estates have a median household income of $93,006 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Panhandle Mobile Estates get its water? ▼
Panhandle Mobile Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Panhandle Mobile Estates Water Quality Report, ID. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id1280130/
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  title  = {{Panhandle Mobile Estates Water Quality Report, ID}},
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