Historical Compliance Records ID

Hailey Water and Sewer

EPA ID: ID5070022 ยท 8,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hailey Water and Sewer (ID5070022): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Hailey Water and Sewer, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 8,000 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 58
Avg Safety Score
8,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$688K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hailey Water and Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$86,142
Median Household Income
12,096
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hailey Water and Sewer serves a community with a median household income of $86,142 and an estimated 12,096 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hailey Water and Sewer'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hailey Water and Sewer compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Idaho

City of Payette
8,127 people
1 violation
C 111 violations
City of Fruitland
7,458 people
34 violations
0 violations
124 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Hailey Water and Sewer (EPA ID: ID5070022) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 8,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83333 in Hailey.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (58/100)

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 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 1 (High 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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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hailey Water and Sewer (ID5070022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey Water and Sewer water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hailey Water and Sewer; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hailey Water and Sewer serve?

Hailey Water and Sewer serves approximately 8,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Hailey Water and Sewer get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
290

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hailey Water and Sewer safe to drink?
Hailey Water and Sewer has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Hailey Water and Sewer's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Hailey Water and Sewer serve?
Hailey Water and Sewer serves approximately 8,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hailey Water and Sewer's water source?
Hailey Water and Sewer draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hailey Water and Sewer's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hailey Water and Sewer's service area?
The Hailey Water and Sewer service area has a median household income of $86,142. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hailey Water and Sewer get its water?
Hailey Water and Sewer'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hailey Water and Sewer (ID): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id5070022/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Hailey Water and Sewer (EPA ID: ID5070022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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