C56/100
BURLEY WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,345 people · Idaho
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
ID5160008
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: December 2, 2022 – October 17, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: December 2, 2022 – October 17, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: December 2, 2022 – October 17, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BURLEY WATER DEPT
Is BURLEY WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
BURLEY WATER DEPT water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BURLEY WATER DEPT detected?
51 contaminants were tested in BURLEY WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BURLEY WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BURLEY WATER DEPT has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does BURLEY WATER DEPT serve?
BURLEY WATER DEPT serves approximately 10,345 people, Idaho.
What type of water does BURLEY WATER DEPT provide?
BURLEY WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ID5160008.
How does BURLEY WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Idaho?
BURLEY WATER DEPT scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Idaho state page for a full comparison of water systems.