Mountain Home Afb Water Quality

Idaho

Health Violations

The tap water in Mountain Home Afb, Idaho is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 7,500 people. 16 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1040 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
7,500
Population Served
16
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Mountain Home Afb, Idaho is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 7,500 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 Mountain Home Afb shows 16 total violations across all 1 system, of which 16 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 1040. 2 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
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE 7,500 16 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
1040 2023-07-01
1040 2021-01-01
1040 2020-10-01
1040 2020-07-01
1040 2020-04-01
1040 2020-04-01
1040 2020-01-01
1040 2019-10-01
1040 2019-07-01
1040 2019-07-01
1040 2018-10-01
1040 2018-07-01
1040 2017-10-01
1040 2017-07-01
1040 2016-10-01
1040 2016-01-01

TRI Facilities in Mountain Home Afb

Facility Total Releases
US Dod Usaf Mountain Home Afb 163.3K lbs
US Dod Usaf Small Arms Range 4.0K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Home Afb, Idaho water safe to drink?
Mountain Home Afb is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 7,500 people. 16 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 Mountain Home Afb have?
Mountain Home Afb water systems have a total of 16 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 16 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Mountain Home Afb water?
Health-based violations for Mountain Home Afb water systems include the following contaminants: 1040. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Mountain Home Afb?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Mountain Home Afb, Idaho, collectively covering approximately 7,500 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Mountain Home Afb get its drinking water?
Mountain Home Afb's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Mountain Home Afb?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Mountain Home Afb, Idaho, reporting a combined 167.3K 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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