Water Quality in Mccall, ID (83638)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83638.
Active Health Violations
12 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,750
Population
60
Water Systems
54
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (60)
Mccall City Of
10 health-basedIdpr Ponderosa Sp
Payette Lakes Ski Club
Brundage Ski Lodge
Jughandle Estates
All resolvedLakefork Merc
Camp Ida Haven
Tamarack Bay Condominiums
Jug Mountain Ranch Subdivision
Kings Pines Estates Water System
Payette Ski Lodge
Payette Lakes Water&Sewer Dist
Mccall Activity Barn
Black Bear Rv Park
All resolvedPilgrim Cove Camp
1 health-basedMountain Life Church
Usfs Last Chance Campground 3
Usfs Cold Springs Campground
Usfs Price Valley Guard Station
Usfs Evergreen Campground
Usfs Spring Creek Campground
Tamarack Bay Condomiums
Usfs Upper Payette Lake Campground
Usfs Big Flat Campground
Usfs Buckhorn Bar Campground Stop
Usfs Brownlee Campground
Usfs South Fork Water Stop
Usfs Lake Fork Campground And Guard Stat
Usfs Upper Krassel Ranger Station
Usfs Lafferty Campground
Gemmas Italian Deli And Market
All resolvedUsfs,Mann Creek Gs
Usfs Last Chance Campground 1
Usfs,Brownlee Campground
Usfs Grouse Campground
Usfs Burgdorf Campground
Usfs Ponderosa Campground
Idpr Ponderosa Sp Nw Passage Cg
All resolvedUsfs Lower Krassel Ranger Station
Usfs Huckleberry Campground
Usfs Paddy Flat Guard Station
Elk Creek Church
The Rv Landing At Carlson Ranch
Usfs South Fork Guard Station
Usfs Hazard Lake Campground
1 health-basedUsfs Paradise Justrite Campground Statio
The Retreat Mccall
Usfs Bear Guard Station
Lake Fork Mobile Village
Usfs Hornet Guard Station
Usfs Cabin Creek Campground
Usfs Big Creek Ranger Station
Payette Lakes Ski Club
Usfs Warren Guard Station
Usfs Chamberlain Guard Station
Usfs Burgdorf Guard Station
Usfs Cold Meadows Guard Station
Usfs Hard Creek Guard Station
Idl Pilgrim Cove Water System
Secesh Stage Stop
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Mccall (83638) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 54.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.