Water Quality: Fruitland, ID
2 water systems • 7,205 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Fruitland is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,205 people, and has 73 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 36 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fruitland's violation count is 45% below the national average for Idaho. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Fruitland
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRUITLAND CITY OF | ID3380005 | Surface Water | 7,135 | 39 |
| LOMA LINDA WATER CORP | ID3380007 | Groundwater | 70 | 34 |
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.