F0/100

PRIEST RIVER CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,173 people · Idaho

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
ID1090107
Violations
87

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 PRIEST RIVER CITY OF

Is PRIEST RIVER CITY OF water safe to drink?

PRIEST RIVER CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 87 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PRIEST RIVER CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in PRIEST RIVER CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PRIEST RIVER CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, PRIEST RIVER CITY OF has 87 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MON, MR, MCL. 69 are health-based violations.

How many people does PRIEST RIVER CITY OF serve?

PRIEST RIVER CITY OF serves approximately 2,173 people, Idaho.

What type of water does PRIEST RIVER CITY OF provide?

PRIEST RIVER CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is ID1090107.

How does PRIEST RIVER CITY OF compare to other utilities in Idaho?

PRIEST RIVER 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.