City of Elk River
EPA ID: ID2180013 · 165 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring records confirm City of Elk River has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 165 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Elk River Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Elk River serves a community with a median household income of $54,808 and an estimated 161 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
City of Elk River'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.
About 3% of homes in Clearwater 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
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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
City of Elk River (EPA ID: ID2180013) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 165 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 83827 in Elk River.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83827 | 0.004 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 83827 — Elk River
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Elk River (ID2180013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Elk River water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Elk River has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Elk River serve?
City of Elk River serves approximately 165 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.
Where does City of Elk River 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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