Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn
EPA ID: ID6210017 · 75 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn (ID6210017): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn, 6 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 75 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn have a median household income of $59,899 and about 9,888 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn (EPA ID: ID6210017) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 75 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 83263 in Preston.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 2 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 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
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 | 2022-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 83263 - Preston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn (ID6210017) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn serve?
Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn serves approximately 75 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.
Where does Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn (ID): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id6210017/
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