What was found in Minidoka'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 | 670 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION · 142 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1340 µg/L — MINIDOKA CITY OF · 120 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1160 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION · 142 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.8 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: MINIDOKA CITY OF · 120 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.551 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: MINIDOKA CITY OF · 120 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION · 142 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.3 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION · 142 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2 µg/L — MINIDOKA CITY OF · 120 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: MINIDOKA CITY OF · 120 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION · 142 people · 2022
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — MINIDOKA CITY OF · 120 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Minidoka
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION | 142 |
| MINIDOKA CITY OF | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Minidoka tap water
Is Minidoka tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Minidoka. 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 Minidoka?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Minidoka, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Minidoka's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Minidoka include Nitrate, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Arsenic. 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.