F0/100
PAYETTE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,127 people · Idaho
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
ID3380009
Violations
90
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 PAYETTE CITY OF
Is PAYETTE CITY OF water safe to drink?
PAYETTE CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 90 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PAYETTE CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in PAYETTE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PAYETTE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PAYETTE CITY OF has 90 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, MR. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does PAYETTE CITY OF serve?
PAYETTE CITY OF serves approximately 8,127 people, Idaho.
What type of water does PAYETTE CITY OF provide?
PAYETTE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ID3380009.
How does PAYETTE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Idaho?
PAYETTE CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Idaho state page for a full comparison of water systems.