Garden City Water and Sewer System
EPA ID: ID4010066 · 12,500 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Garden City Water and Sewer System (ID4010066): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). EPA records: Garden City Water and Sewer System, 1 past violation, all resolved, 12,500 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Garden City Water and Sewer System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Garden City Water and Sewer System serves a community with a median household income of $82,586 and an estimated 210,853 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Garden City Water and Sewer System'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Garden City Water and Sewer System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Idaho
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
Garden City Water and Sewer System (EPA ID: ID4010066) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 12,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 83616 - Eagle
- 83702 - Boise
- 83703 - Boise
- 83704 - Boise
- 83706 - Boise
- 83713 - Boise
- 83714 - Garden City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Garden City Water and Sewer System (ID4010066) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden City Water and Sewer System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Garden City Water and Sewer System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Garden City Water and Sewer System serve?
Garden City Water and Sewer System serves approximately 12,500 people across 7 ZIP codes in Idaho.
Where does Garden City Water and Sewer System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #23 / 34 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (Idaho)
- #18 / 27 Highest Exposure Burden (Idaho)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Garden City Water and Sewer System (ID): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id4010066/
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What You Can Do
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