City of Kamiah
EPA ID: ID2310003 · 1,495 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Kamiah (ID2310003): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, City of Kamiah has 1 violation listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,495 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Kamiah Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Kamiah have a median household income of $55,456 and about 4,962 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 Kamiah'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Kamiah (EPA ID: ID2310003) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 1,495 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2021 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2022-06-30 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 2 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 2 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 City of Kamiah (ID2310003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Kamiah 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 City of Kamiah serve?
City of Kamiah serves approximately 1,495 people across 2 ZIP codes in Idaho.
Where does City of Kamiah get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Kamiah (ID): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id2310003/
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