Water System Report ID

Remington Rec Water District

EPA ID: ID1280270 · 1,104 people served · 1 ZIP code

Remington Rec Water District's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 1,104 residents year after year.

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

1,104
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$496K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Remington Rec Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,719
Median Household Income
7,285
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Remington Rec Water District serves a community with a median household income of $68,719 and an estimated 7,285 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Remington Rec Water District'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Kootenai 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Remington Rec Water District (EPA ID: ID1280270) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 1,104 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83801 in Athol.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Remington Rec Water District (ID1280270) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remington Rec Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Remington Rec Water District serve?

Remington Rec Water District serves approximately 1,104 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Remington Rec Water District 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
0
Unknown Material
414
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: 1,104
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?
Remington Rec 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 Remington Rec Water District serve?
Remington Rec Water District serves approximately 1,104 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Remington Rec Water District's water source?
Remington Rec Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Remington Rec Water District's service area?
The Remington Rec Water District service area has a median household income of $68,719. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Remington Rec Water District get its water?
Remington Rec Water District'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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