Water Quality in Cottonwood, ID (83522)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83522.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are19 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,692
Population
14
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Cottonwood Water Dept
All resolvedNorth Idaho Correctional Institute
All resolvedCottonwood Butte Ski Area Inc
Monastery Of St Gertrudes
All resolvedSt John Bosco Academy
All resolvedBlm Hammer Creek Recreation Site
Cottonwood Sales Yard
All resolvedBlm Slate Creek Rest Area
Blm Pine Bar Recreation Site
Blm Mckays Bend Recreation Site
Blm Lucile Recreation Site
Keuterville Pub & Grub
All resolvedPhelps Food Company
Blm Skookumchuck Rest Area
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Cottonwood (83522) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.