Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn
EPA ID: ID6210017 · 75 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn (ID6210017): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. On record: Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn, 6 violations, all resolved, 75 in 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
Service Area Demographics
The Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn 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?
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
Detected Contaminants
How Strawberry Mink Creek Water Assn compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: 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 | 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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.
- 83263 - Preston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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.
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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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