What was found in Emmett's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9925 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: R AND V MOBILE HOME PARK · 27 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5800 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: PICKET CORRAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1690 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2018 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: PICKET CORRAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 52 µg/L 520% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CHERRY RIDGE REHAB · 50 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.275 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.478 µg/L — PICKET CORRAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.85 µg/L — CHERRY RIDGE REHAB · 50 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.1885 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: PICKET CORRAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION · 35 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2012 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.91 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3775 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2012 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.25 pCi/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CHERRY RIDGE REHAB · 50 people · 2018 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EMMETT CITY OF · 6,700 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — R AND V MOBILE HOME PARK · 27 people · 2025 | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Emmett
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EMMETT CITY OF | 6,700 |
| BONNIE LAURA SUBD | 60 |
| CHERRY RIDGE REHAB | 50 |
| EDGEMONT SUBD | 40 |
| PICKET CORRAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION | 35 |
| R AND V MOBILE HOME PARK | 27 |
Frequently asked questions about Emmett tap water
Is Emmett tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Emmett. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Emmett?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Emmett, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Emmett's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Emmett include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.