Historical Compliance Records ID 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

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

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
7,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
111
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
59
Contaminants Flagged

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

$72,411
Median Household Income
3,198
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
4%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mountain Home Air Force Base compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

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.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Fruitland
7,458 people
34 violations
Hailey Water and Sewer
8,000 people
C 1 violation
City of Payette
8,127 people
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City of Emmett
6,700 people
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $900 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 111 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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

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Free 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.

Samples collected
174
Detections
10
Latest sample
10/25/2023
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 13 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 13 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 10 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFPeA 6.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4.8 ppt โ€” โ€”

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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mountain Home Air Force Base safe to drink?
Mountain Home Air Force Base has a C safety grade based on 111 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mountain Home Air Force Base's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mountain Home Air Force Base serve?
Mountain Home Air Force Base serves approximately 7,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mountain Home Air Force Base's water source?
Mountain Home Air Force Base draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mountain Home Air Force Base's service area?
The Mountain Home Air Force Base service area has a median household income of $72,411. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mountain Home Air Force Base get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id4200054/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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