Water System Report ID

City of Paul

EPA ID: ID5340014 · 1,195 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Paul earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,195 people.

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

1,195
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Paul Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,278
Median Household Income
3,284
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Paul serves a community with a median household income of $72,278 and an estimated 3,284 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

City of Paul'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

About 1% of homes in Minidoka 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Hansen
1,200 people
B 5 violations
0 violations
D 0 violations
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B 5 violations
City of Ashton
1,129 people
D 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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

City of Paul (EPA ID: ID5340014) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 1,195 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83347 in Paul.

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 City of Paul (ID5340014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Paul water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Paul serve?

City of Paul serves approximately 1,195 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does City of Paul 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
294
Unknown Material
255
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,195
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?
City of Paul meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Paul serve?
City of Paul serves approximately 1,195 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Paul's water source?
City of Paul draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Paul's service area?
The City of Paul service area has a median household income of $72,278. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Paul get its water?
City of Paul'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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