What was found in Pinehurst'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 | 122 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.37 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.28 pCi/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PINEHURST WATER DIST · 1,950 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pinehurst
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PINEHURST WATER DIST | 1,950 |
| WEIR GULCH WATER ASSN | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Pinehurst tap water
Is Pinehurst tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pinehurst, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pinehurst's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pinehurst include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Combined Radium (-226 And -228), TTHM. 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.