Appaloosa Community
EPA ID: ID2290036 · 129 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Appaloosa Community (ID2290036): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Appaloosa Community has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 129 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Appaloosa Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Appaloosa Community have a median household income of $59,907 and about 25,372 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Appaloosa Community'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Appaloosa Community (EPA ID: ID2290036) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 129 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 83843 in Moscow.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2022-12-31 |
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.
- 83843 - Moscow
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Appaloosa Community (ID2290036) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Appaloosa Community water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Appaloosa Community serve?
Appaloosa Community serves approximately 129 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.
Where does Appaloosa Community get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Appaloosa Community (ID): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id2290036/
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