City of Kamiah
EPA ID: ID2310003 · 1,495 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Kamiah (ID2310003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at City of Kamiah - the utility supplies approximately 1,495 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Kamiah Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Kamiah serves a community with a median household income of $55,456 and an estimated 4,962 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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 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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Kamiah compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 4 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 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 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 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 | 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.
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
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 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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