Water Quality in Boise, ID (83642)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83642.
Active Health Violations
6 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.
62,279
Population
47
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)
Veolia Water Idaho
Meridian Water Dept
Kuna City Of
All resolvedLowell Scott Jr High School
Blue Valley Mobile Home Park
Ustick Elementary
Meadows At West Mountain
4 health-basedMary Mcpherson Elementary
Jackson Food Store 178
Hammer Stores
Eagle Elementary
Jacksons #545
Albertsons Sundries Center
Nw Lineman College
M & M #14
Kellys
Greenhills Estates 3
Extra Mile #196
Alex Gordon
Meridian School Bus Barn
Jacksons Food Store 176
All resolvedJackson Energy Store #6791
Featherville Townsite Water Corp
All resolvedFlorence Houser
Terrace Water Corp Inc
Ups - Rexburg (Idrex)
All resolvedBull Pen Resturant Mountian View Eq
Hilltop Community Church
1 health-basedBlack Cat Corner
Bruce Kuhl
West Mountain Cottages Inc
Skyline Terrace Water Assn
Highvalley Corp
Jacksons Energy #6790
Magic Valley Speedway
Payette River Hot Springs
Farmer Browns
Mann Creek Country Store And Cafe
1 health-basedLeisure Lane
Alpine Mobile Home Park
Valley Of The Pines Water Users Assn
Fox Tail Golf Course
Jacksons Food Store 74
Rushmore Mobile Home Park
Charolais Motel
Tour Ice
Jacksons Food Store 59
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Boise (83642) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
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.
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.