Water System Report ID

Valley Hi Estates

EPA ID: ID4080051 · 140 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Valley Hi Estates has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 140 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

140
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$504K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$75,461
Median Household Income
2,131
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Valley Hi Estates serves a community with a median household income of $75,461 and an estimated 2,131 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Valley Hi Estates'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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

Valley Hi Estates (EPA ID: ID4080051) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83622 in Garden Valley.

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

  • 83622 — Garden Valley

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Valley Hi Estates (ID4080051) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Hi Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Valley Hi Estates serve?

Valley Hi Estates serves approximately 140 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Valley Hi Estates 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
0
Unknown Material
70
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 140
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?
Valley Hi Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Valley Hi Estates serve?
Valley Hi Estates serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Valley Hi Estates's water source?
Valley Hi Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Valley Hi Estates's service area?
The Valley Hi Estates service area has a median household income of $75,461. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Valley Hi Estates get its water?
Valley Hi Estates'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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