Water Quality: Fernwood, ID
2 water systems • 645 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Fernwood is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 645 people, and has 3 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fernwood's violation count is 98% below the national average for Idaho. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Fernwood
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERNWOOD WATER DIST | ID1050011 | Surface Water | 495 | 1 |
| SANTA WATER AND SEWER DIST | ID1050023 | Groundwater | 150 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.