Riverbend Estates
EPA ID: ID6390018 · 92 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Riverbend Estates (ID6390018): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Riverbend Estates carried 1 violation still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 92 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Riverbend Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Riverbend Estates serves a community with a median household income of $60,852 and an estimated 6,543 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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?
Riverbend Estates'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 Riverbend Estates compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Barium at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
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.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Riverbend Estates (EPA ID: ID6390018) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 92 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 83211 in American Falls.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 28, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 10, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Archived |
| August 21, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 22, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Barium | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 4 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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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.
- 83211 - American Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Riverbend Estates (ID6390018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverbend Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Riverbend Estates serve?
Riverbend Estates serves approximately 92 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.
Where does Riverbend Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Riverbend Estates (ID): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id6390018/
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