Water Quality: Wallace, ID
3 water systems • 3,273 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Wallace is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,273 people, and has 4 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Wallace's violation count is 97% below the national average for Idaho. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
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
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 Wallace
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E SHOSHONE COUNTY WATER DIST WALLACE | ID1400019 | Surface Water | 2,388 | 2 |
| E SHOSHONE COUNTY WATER DIST MULLAN | ID1400017 | Surface Water | 840 | 1 |
| E SHOSHONE COUNTY WATER DIST BURKE | ID1400016 | Surface Water | 45 | 1 |
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.