Water Quality in BOISE, ID (83720)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83720.
73
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
70
Monitoring / Reporting
73
Resolved
What does this mean?
73 of 73 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 70 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 (73 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(17)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(32)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Chlorine
27
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Chlorine
27
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Chlorine
27
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
BOISE (83720) has 73 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.
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.