Boise Water Quality

Idaho

Health Violations

The tap water in Boise, Idaho is served by 41 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 285,978 people. 92 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

41
Water Systems
285,978
Population Served
92
Total Violations
92
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Boise, Idaho is delivered through 41 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 285,978 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Boise shows 92 total violations across all 41 systems, of which 92 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000, 4006, 5200, 0700, 5000 and 5 others. 10 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Idaho drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
VEOLIA WATER IDAHO 264,978 0 Clean
CAPITOL WATER CORP 9,000 7 Health
IDOC SBX COMPLEX 3,309 0 Clean
IDOC IDAHO STATE CORRECTIONAL CENTER 2,204 1 Health
HILLSDALE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSN 800 0 Clean
RUSTIC ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 540 1 Health
WILDERNESS RANCH OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 525 8 Health
IDOC MOUNTAIN VIEW TRANSFORMATION CENTER 456 3 Health
FLYING H TRAILER RANCH 430 0 Clean
LAKEYS CAFE AND TRAILER PARK 300 6 Health
EAGLE GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC 300 0 Clean
WYMOSA WATER ASSN INC 280 0 Clean
PARADISE ESTATES WATER CORP 273 7 Health
WEST MEADOWS ESTATES 270 0 Clean
CANYON CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK 243 3 Health
KLUGHERZ WATER CORP 200 0 Clean
BLACKHAWK ON THE RIVER 150 4 Health
MORES CREEK RIM RANCH WATER DIST 140 0 Clean
RIVERS POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN 140 2 Health
EAGLE MHC 135 1 Health
LINDA VISTA MOBILE HOME PARK 125 2 Health
KRIZVIEW PARK 120 3 Health
OSPREY 100 0 Clean
HAMPTON HOMES HOME OWNERS ASSN 95 0 Clean
FRANKLIN DOMESTIC WATER USERS 75 12 Health
STANLEY POND INC 72 4 Health
ISLAND VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 70 11 Health
MALAD AND HILTON WATER COMPANY INC. 70 0 Clean
RANCH SUBD 65 0 Clean
MOUNTAIN SAGE 65 3 Health
PIONEER MOBILE HOME PARK LLC 53 6 Health
DANSKIN PROPERTIES ASSOCIATION INC 52 0 Clean
CHRISTIS MOBILE PARK 50 1 Health
AMY TRAILER PARK 46 0 Clean
MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES 43 0 Clean
H AND L PARK 43 0 Clean
ANDERSON CIRCLE WATER CORP 40 0 Clean
BOISE HOLCOMB WATER USERS ASSOC. INC 36 0 Clean
RIM ACRES MUTUAL WATER 31 0 Clean
RILEY TRAILER PARK 30 2 Health
SKYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 24 5 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
8000 2025-05-02
4006 2025-04-01
4006 2025-04-01
8000 2025-02-01
8000 2025-02-01
4006 2025-01-01
4006 2025-01-01
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
8000 2024-06-16
8000 2024-06-16
8000 2023-12-03
8000 2023-12-03
8000 2023-12-03
8000 2023-11-01
8000 2023-11-01
8000 2023-11-01
8000 2023-11-01
8000 2023-11-01
8000 2023-11-01
4006 2023-10-01
4006 2023-10-01
4006 2023-10-01
8000 2023-07-01
8000 2023-07-01
8000 2023-07-01
4006 2023-07-01
4006 2023-07-01
4006 2023-07-01
4006 2023-04-01
4006 2023-04-01
4006 2023-04-01
4006 2023-01-01
4006 2023-01-01
4006 2023-01-01
0700 2021-05-14
0700 2021-05-14
0700 2021-05-14
5000 2020-04-01
0700 2019-05-16
0700 2019-05-16
0700 2019-05-16
0700 2019-05-16
8000 2018-01-01
0700 2017-10-19
0700 2017-10-19
0700 2017-10-19

TRI Facilities in Boise

Facility Total Releases
Micron Technology Inc 405.0K lbs
Army National Guard Orchard Combat Training Center Ranges 140.6K lbs
Darigold-Boise 82.9K lbs
Marathon Pipe Line - Boise 18.4K lbs
Boise Facility 2.7K lbs
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. - Boise 557 lbs
Sunroc Corp - Joplin Facility 0 lbs
Sunroc Corp - Corral Asphalt Plant 0 lbs
Sunroc Corp Badger Concrete Batch Plant 0 lbs
Trinity Trailer Manufacturing Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boise, Idaho water safe to drink?
Boise is served by 41 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 285,978 people. 92 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Boise have?
Boise water systems have a total of 92 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 92 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Boise water?
Health-based violations for Boise water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 4006, 5200, 0700, 5000 and 5 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Boise?
41 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Boise, Idaho, collectively covering approximately 285,978 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Boise get its drinking water?
Boise's water supply comes from 41 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Boise?
Yes, 10 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Boise, Idaho, reporting a combined 650.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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