Historical Compliance Records ID

City of Ammon

EPA ID: ID7100004 ยท 17,338 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Ammon (ID7100004): 7 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: City of Ammon had 7 violations, all cleared, 17,338 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 72
Avg Safety Score
17,338
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$351K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Ammon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$79,211
Median Household Income
93,264
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Ammon serves a community with a median household income of $79,211 and an estimated 93,264 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Ammon'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Ammon compares to EPA limits

Lead 6 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 6 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.

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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Idaho

City of Chubbuck
15,842 people
C 1 violation
City of Lewiston
15,001 people
A 42 violations
1 violation
City of Mountain Home
14,651 people
149 violations
City of Post Falls
20,285 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Ammon (EPA ID: ID7100004) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 17,338 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (72/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 6 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Ammon (ID7100004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Ammon water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Ammon; its 7 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 Ammon serve?

City of Ammon serves approximately 17,338 people across 3 ZIP codes in Idaho.

Where does City of Ammon get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Ammon safe to drink?
City of Ammon earns a B safety grade with 7 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Ammon's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Ammon serve?
City of Ammon serves approximately 17,338 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Ammon's water source?
City of Ammon draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Ammon's service area?
The City of Ammon service area has a median household income of $79,211. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Ammon get its water?
City of Ammon'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Ammon (ID): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id7100004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Ammon (EPA ID: ID7100004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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