Water System Report ID

Falls Water Company Inc.

EPA ID: ID7100030 · 22,650 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Falls Water Company Inc. recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 22,650 people.

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

22,650
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$351K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 8 (2022) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Falls Water Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,211
Median Household Income
125,766
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Falls Water Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $79,211 and an estimated 125,766 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Falls Water Company Inc.'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bonneville 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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15,001 people
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City of Mountain Home
14,651 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Falls Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: ID7100030) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 22,650 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Falls Water Company Inc. (ID7100030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falls Water Company Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Falls Water Company Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Falls Water Company Inc. serve?

Falls Water Company Inc. serves approximately 22,650 people across 8 ZIP codes in Idaho.

Where does Falls Water Company Inc. 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
406

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
6,819
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.
Population served: 22,650
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Falls Water Company Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Falls Water Company Inc. serve?
Falls Water Company Inc. serves approximately 22,650 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Falls Water Company Inc.'s water source?
Falls Water Company Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Falls Water Company Inc.'s service area?
The Falls Water Company Inc. 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 Falls Water Company Inc. get its water?
Falls Water Company Inc.'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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