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Water: Local Drinking Water Information

Idaho Drinking Water

 Note: The external link to state web sites and contacts may not be accurate at this time, we are currently reviewing this information. Please check back with us for the updates on these pages.

The water you drink

report

Drinking water suppliers now provide reports (sometimes called consumer confidence reports) that tell where drinking water comes from, and what contaminants may be in it.

To view the information about your drinking water supplier that is in EPA's database, please visit the Envirofacts page on your state.

If your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for your water's safety.  EPA rules do not apply to private wells (although some state rules do), but EPA recommends that well owners have their water tested annually.  Contact your state to get a list of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.

Where does drinking water come from?

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Find information about the watershed that supplies your drinking water and how to protect it. If your water comes from a ground water source, read about your state's ground water quality.  Exit EPA Disclaimer

State drinking water offices

Idaho's drinking water program Exit EPA Disclaimer
State of Idaho
         Department of Environmental Quality
1410 North Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
208-373-0502

Idaho's source water program Exit EPA Disclaimer
State of Idaho
      Department of Environmental Quality
1410 North Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
208-373-0542

Compliance trends

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Each state produces an annual report on trends among its drinking water systems. Idaho's report is not online, but read EPA's national summary. to learn how to get a copy.

Funds for safer water

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States can use funds that the EPA makes available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program to help their water suppliers improve drinking water quality. Find out more about Idaho's program.

For general information on drinking water

Contact EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.


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