City of Kimberly
EPA ID: ID5420033 · 5,359 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Kimberly (ID5420033): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for City of Kimberly includes 3 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 5,359 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Kimberly Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Kimberly serves a community with a median household income of $78,864 and an estimated 71,413 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Kimberly'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Kimberly compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Idaho
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Kimberly (EPA ID: ID5420033) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 5,359 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 1 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 |
| November 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Kimberly (ID5420033) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Kimberly water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Kimberly; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Kimberly serve?
City of Kimberly serves approximately 5,359 people across 2 ZIP codes in Idaho.
Where does City of Kimberly get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
- #18 / 34 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (Idaho)
- #25 / 27 Highest Exposure Burden (Idaho)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Kimberly (ID): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id5420033/
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