Water System Report ID

Cub River Acres

EPA ID: ID6210003 · 180 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Cub River Acres has stayed completely violation-free for its 180 residents.

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

180
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$59,899
Median Household Income
9,888
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cub River Acres serves a community with a median household income of $59,899 and an estimated 9,888 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Cub River Acres'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Cub River Acres (EPA ID: ID6210003) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 180 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83263 in Preston.

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 Cub River Acres (ID6210003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cub River Acres water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cub River Acres serve?

Cub River Acres serves approximately 180 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Cub River Acres 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
0
Unknown Material
80
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 180
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?
Cub River Acres meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cub River Acres serve?
Cub River Acres serves approximately 180 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cub River Acres's water source?
Cub River Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cub River Acres's service area?
The Cub River Acres service area has a median household income of $59,899. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cub River Acres get its water?
Cub River Acres'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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