Water System Report ID

Sawtooth Estates Water Users

EPA ID: ID4200043 · 175 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Sawtooth Estates Water Users — zero violations, five years, 175 served.

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

175
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$284K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sawtooth Estates Water Users Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,769
Median Household Income
22,580
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sawtooth Estates Water Users serves a community with a median household income of $57,769 and an estimated 22,580 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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?

Groundwater

Sawtooth Estates Water Users'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Elmore 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Sawtooth Estates Water Users (EPA ID: ID4200043) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 175 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83647 in Mountain Home.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

  • 83647 — Mountain Home

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sawtooth Estates Water Users (ID4200043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sawtooth Estates Water Users water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sawtooth Estates Water Users serve?

Sawtooth Estates Water Users serves approximately 175 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Sawtooth Estates Water Users 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
48
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 175
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?
Sawtooth Estates Water Users meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sawtooth Estates Water Users serve?
Sawtooth Estates Water Users serves approximately 175 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sawtooth Estates Water Users's water source?
Sawtooth Estates Water Users draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sawtooth Estates Water Users's service area?
The Sawtooth Estates Water Users service area has a median household income of $57,769. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sawtooth Estates Water Users get its water?
Sawtooth Estates Water Users'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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