Water Quality: Middleton, ID
6 water systems • 13,977 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Middleton is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 13,977 people, and has 112 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Middleton's violation count is 16% below the national average for Idaho. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Middleton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETON CITY OF | ID3140074 | Groundwater | 13,190 | 24 |
| LANSING MEADOWS | ID3140231 | Groundwater | 320 | 5 |
| SUNLIGHT TERRACE | ID3140118 | Groundwater | 234 | 18 |
| KIMPTON ACRES THIRD SUBD | ID3140051 | Groundwater | 88 | 59 |
| NORTHRIDGE ESTATES WATER ASSN | ID3140082 | Groundwater | 75 | 2 |
| D AND S PURPLE SAGE RANCHETTES | ID3140092 | Groundwater | 70 | 4 |
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.