Mountain Home Air Force Base
EPA ID: ID4200054 ยท 7,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID4200054): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Mountain Home Air Force Base accumulated 111 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 7,500 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Home Air Force Base Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Home Air Force Base serves a community with a median household income of $72,411 and an estimated 3,198 residents across its service area.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mountain Home Air Force Base'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 Mountain Home Air Force Base compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
Find a certified water filter โComparable 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
Mountain Home Air Force Base (EPA ID: ID4200054) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 7,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 83648 in Mountain Home A F B.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 111 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 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 11, 2021 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2031 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2032 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2033 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2034 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2041 | 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 2005 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 83648 - Mountain Home A F B
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID4200054) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Home Air Force Base water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mountain Home Air Force Base; its 111 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mountain Home Air Force Base serve?
Mountain Home Air Force Base serves approximately 7,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.
Where does Mountain Home Air Force Base get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below 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) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id4200054/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-id4200054,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID): 1 Health Violation}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id4200054/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ
Contact your utility
Mountain Home Air Force Base (EPA ID: ID4200054) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.