Water Quality in BOISE, ID (83704)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83704.
87
Total Violations
34
Health-Based
53
Monitoring / Reporting
82
Resolved
What does this mean?
82 of 87 violations have been resolved. 34 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 53 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (87 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 22, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 22, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 31 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 31 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(14)
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
20
Groundwater Rule
20
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2024(12)
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
How Does This Compare?
BOISE (83704) has 87 recorded violations, including 34 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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
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.