Water System Report ID

City of Wilder

EPA ID: ID3140138 · 1,690 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, City of Wilder delivers safe water to 1,690 residents.

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

1,690
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$311K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Wilder Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,286
Median Household Income
5,109
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Wilder serves a community with a median household income of $74,286 and an estimated 5,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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?

Groundwater

City of Wilder'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Canyon County, Idaho rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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 $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 Wilder (EPA ID: ID3140138) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 1,690 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83676 in Wilder.

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 City of Wilder (ID3140138) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Wilder water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Wilder has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Wilder serve?

City of Wilder serves approximately 1,690 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does City of Wilder 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
198
Unknown Material
315
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,690
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?
City of Wilder meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Wilder serve?
City of Wilder serves approximately 1,690 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Wilder's water source?
City of Wilder draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Wilder's service area?
The City of Wilder service area has a median household income of $74,286. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Wilder get its water?
City of Wilder'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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