Water System Report ID

Jughandle Estates

EPA ID: ID4430026 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Jughandle Estates: clean, five years, 200 residents.

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

200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$685K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 8 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jughandle Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,965
Median Household Income
7,507
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jughandle Estates serves a community with a median household income of $89,965 and an estimated 7,507 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Jughandle 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Valley 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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Jughandle Estates (EPA ID: ID4430026) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83638 in Mccall.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jughandle Estates (ID4430026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jughandle Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Jughandle Estates serve?

Jughandle Estates serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Jughandle 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
20
Unknown Material
59
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: 200
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?
Jughandle Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jughandle Estates serve?
Jughandle Estates serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jughandle Estates's water source?
Jughandle Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jughandle Estates's service area?
The Jughandle Estates service area has a median household income of $89,965. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jughandle Estates get its water?
Jughandle 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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