Monitoring Violations ID

Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.

EPA ID: ID4430059 · 72 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal data shows 7 unresolved violations at Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. — roughly 72 residents in the service area.

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

D · 46
Avg Safety Score
72
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$31,940
Median Household Income
369
Service Area Population
84%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $31,940 and an estimated 369 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 84% 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?

Surface Water

Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
5th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Idaho 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. compares to EPA limits

Barium 1 mg/L (50% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Contaminant 1996 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

YELLOW PINE WATER USERS INC (EPA ID: ID4430059) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 72 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (46/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

8 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 3 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1996 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
83677 0.005 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. (ID4430059) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. water safe to drink?

Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. serve?

Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. serves approximately 72 people across 2 ZIP codes in Idaho.

Where does Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
74
Unknown Material
40
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 72
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

Is water from Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. safe to drink?
Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. has a D safety grade based on 8 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, E. coli, Contaminant 1996, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. serve?
Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. serves approximately 72 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.'s water source?
Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.'s service area?
The Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. service area has a median household income of $31,940. EPA EJScreen data classifies 84% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Yellow Pine Water Users Inc. get its water?
Yellow Pine Water Users Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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