Gem State - Spirit Lake East
EPA ID: ID1280176 · 843 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gem State - Spirit Lake East (ID1280176): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Gem State - Spirit Lake East resolved all 2 violations - compliant today, 843 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gem State - Spirit Lake East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gem State - Spirit Lake East serves a community with a median household income of $68,719 and an estimated 31,878 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gem State - Spirit Lake East'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gem State - Spirit Lake East compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Gem State - Spirit Lake East (EPA ID: ID1280176) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 843 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
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.
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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 the full compliance record for Gem State - Spirit Lake East (ID1280176) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gem State - Spirit Lake East water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gem State - Spirit Lake East; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Gem State - Spirit Lake East serve?
Gem State - Spirit Lake East serves approximately 843 people across 3 ZIP codes in Idaho.
Where does Gem State - Spirit Lake East get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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