City of Emmett water quality
Met every federal limit. hardness not in the latest CCR.
ID3230012. Data through 2026-07-22. DEQ record.
What's in it
Nothing flagged. Every contaminant tested in the latest 36 months was not detected or below half its limit.
15 other contaminants tested, not detected or well below the limit
Copper 0.14ppm Fluoride 1.56ppm Gross Alpha ND Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) ND HFPO-DA (GenX) ND Lead 1.0ppb Nitrate (as N) ND PFBS ND PFHxS ND PFNA ND PFOA ND PFOS ND Radium 226 + 228 ND Total Trihalomethanes 3.5ppb Uranium 2.0ppb
Filters that match
Brondell Circle RC100 Reverse Osmosis System
under sink ro · diy
Nothing in this water is flagged. This is a taste and general-purpose choice, not a fix.
Nothing in this water calls for whole-house treatment. A drinking-water filter covers the exposure that matters. Whole-house units here are optional, mainly for taste and chlorine.
Detections ranked by share of the limitevery Tier 1 detection, highest first
Bar length is the highest result in the last 36 months as a share of the federal limit (MCL, or action level for lead and copper). The dark tick marks the limit. Gross alpha is compared after subtracting uranium, as DEQ does for compliance.
Full contaminants reporthighest, latest, limit, trend, last sample
| Contaminant | Highest, 36 mo | Federal limit | Share of limit | Status | Trend | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper 90th percentile at home taps note | 0.14ppm | 1.30ppm AL | Detected | 2026-09-14 | ||
| Fluoride | 1.56ppm | 4.00ppm MCL | Detected | 2025-08-19 | ||
| Gross Alpha | ND | 15.0pCi/L MCL | Not detected | 2025-08-19 | ||
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ND | 60.0ppb MCL | Not detected | 2026-07-22 | ||
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | ND | 10.0ppt MCL | Not detected | 2026-03-03 EPA study | ||
| Lead 90th percentile at home taps note | 1.0ppb | 15.0ppb AL | Detected | 2026-09-14 | ||
| Nitrate (as N) | ND | 10.00ppm MCL | Not detected | 2026-03-16 | ||
| PFBS | ND | none | Not detected | 2025-12-02 EPA study | ||
| PFHxS | ND | 10.0ppt MCL | Not detected | 2026-03-03 EPA study | ||
| PFNA | ND | 10.0ppt MCL | Not detected | 2026-03-03 EPA study | ||
| PFOA | ND | 4.0ppt MCL | Not detected | 2025-12-02 EPA study | ||
| PFOS | ND | 4.0ppt MCL | Not detected | 2025-12-02 EPA study | ||
| Radium 226 + 228 | ND | 5.00pCi/L MCL | Not detected | 2025-08-19 | ||
| Total Trihalomethanes | 3.5ppb | 80.0ppb MCL | Detected | 2026-07-22 | ||
| Uranium | 2.0ppb | 30.0ppb MCL | Detected | 2025-08-19 |
- Copper: 90th percentile of samples taken at customer taps. Results depend on the home's plumbing.
- Lead: 90th percentile of samples taken at customer taps. Results depend on the home's plumbing.
ppb = parts per billion (µg/L), ppm = parts per million (mg/L), ppt = parts per trillion. ND = not detected above the lab's reporting limit. MCL = federal maximum contaminant level; AL = action level for lead and copper (90th percentile of home taps); aesthetic = secondary standard for taste, odor or staining, not health. Bars show the highest result in 36 months as a share of the limit.
7 other regulated contaminants tested
| Contaminant | 36 mo max | Limit | Status | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | ND | 3.0ppb | Not detected | 2025-08-19 |
| Benzene | ND | 5.0ppb | Not detected | 2025-08-21 |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane | ND | 0.2ppb | Not detected | 2025-08-19 |
| Lithium | 56.0ppb | none | Detected | 2025-12-02 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | ND | 5.0ppb | Not detected | 2025-08-21 |
| Sodium | 35.80ppm | none | Detected | 2025-08-19 |
| Trichloroethylene | ND | 5.0ppb | Not detected | 2025-08-21 |
Hardness
Hardness is not reported in the latest CCR. Hardness not reported for this system; softener sizing uses a regional default of 11.7 gpg until a CCR value is reviewed.
See also Emmett water hardness.
Track record58 violations on record, 0 health-based
✓ no violation recorded n monitoring or reporting only n includes a health-based violation ? outside the loaded record
No health-based violations (MCL, treatment technique, or disinfectant level) in the last ten years.
Monitoring and reporting violations (58)
A required sample or report was late or missing. These do not mean a contaminant was found, but a system that skips monitoring has gaps in its record.
| Year | Rule | Count | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | 58 | Routine monitoring, major · 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, Atrazine |
Lead and copper at the tap90th percentile of sampled homes against the action level
90th percentile of samples taken at customer taps. Results depend on the home's plumbing. Results are from sampled homes in this system, not from your tap. Home plumbing can add lead and copper. First-draw samples run higher than flushed ones.
90th percentile of samples taken at customer taps. Results depend on the home's plumbing. Results are from sampled homes in this system, not from your tap. Home plumbing can add lead and copper. First-draw samples run higher than flushed ones.
Where the water comes from3 active wells
3 active wells, and 2 treatment points on record (SDWIS counts each chlorination or filtration point as a treatment plant).
WELL #8: Susceptibility: ioc moderate, voc moderate, soc high (auto), microbial moderate.
Source water assessment susceptibility: final map[IOC:Moderate Microbials:Moderate SOC:Auto High VOC:Moderate]; hydrologic sensitivity M; pci land use map[IOC:M Microbials:M SOC:M VOC:M]; system construction M;
Source names (3)
WELL #6, WELL #8, WELL #9
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Drinking water
Under sink, pitcher, or faucet. Treats the water you drink and cook with.
Brondell Circle RC100 Reverse Osmosis System
Certified for fluoride, lead, and copper (NSF/ANSI 58).
Plumber recommended if you are not comfortable with a drain saddle and a tank. Not a whole-house solution.
Aquasana OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis + Claryum
Certified for fluoride, lead, and total trihalomethanes (NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 53); manufacturer-reported for uranium.
Plumber recommended if you are not comfortable with a drain saddle and a tank. Not a whole-house solution.
Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher
Certified for lead and total trihalomethanes (NSF/ANSI 53); manufacturer-reported for uranium and fluoride.
DIY. No plumbing.
Whole house
Installed where water enters the house. For fixtures, laundry and showers.
Nothing in this water calls for whole-house treatment. A drinking-water filter covers the exposure that matters. Whole-house units here are optional, mainly for taste and chlorine.
Aquasana Rhino EQ-1000 Whole House Filter (1,000,000 gallons)
Manufacturer-reported reduction for total trihalomethanes. Not NSF-certified for total trihalomethanes.
Plumber recommended if you are not comfortable with this install.
Express Water WH300SCKS 3-Stage Heavy Metal Whole House Filter (Sediment, KDF, Carbon)
Manufacturer-reported reduction for lead. Not NSF-certified for lead.
Plumber recommended if you are not comfortable with this install.
Sprite High Output 2 Universal Shower Filter with 3-Setting Shower Head (HO2-WH-M)
No certified coverage for the flagged contaminants.
DIY. No plumbing.
Softener or conditioner
Worth it at 7 grains per gallon or more.
Aquasure Serene Lite 650K Salt-Free Water Conditioner with Triple Purpose Pre-Filter
No certified coverage for the flagged contaminants.
Plumber recommended if you are not comfortable with this install.
Whirlpool WHES30E 30,000 Grain Water Softener
No certified coverage for the flagged contaminants.
DIY if you are comfortable with this install.
Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Water Softener
No certified coverage for the flagged contaminants.
DIY if you are comfortable with this install.
Questions about City of Emmett
Is City of Emmett tap water safe to drink?
In the last 36 months of Idaho DEQ results, City of Emmett had no contaminant above a federal limit and EPA records no open health-based violation. Results reflect the system's sampling points, not the plumbing in any one home.
Is City of Emmett water hard?
Hardness has not been reported for City of Emmett in a reviewed Consumer Confidence Report yet. The softener sizing widget uses a labelled county default until a report is reviewed.
Is City of Emmett water fluoridated?
Fluoride was measured at up to 1.56 mg/L in the last 36 months, in the range used for community fluoridation (0.7 mg/L). The federal limit (MCL) is 4 mg/L. Reverse osmosis is an optional preference if you want less fluoride.
Where does City of Emmett water come from?
City of Emmett draws from 3 active wells with 2 treatment plants on record. Source and treatment details are listed above.
What filter fits City of Emmett water?
For drinking water the matching engine ranks Brondell Circle RC100 Reverse Osmosis System first for this profile, based on certified reduction claims for the contaminants flagged above. See the filters section for the reasoning and alternatives.
Who to call
- System contact: POSER, CASEY
- DEQ Boise Regional Office, 1445 N Orchard St, Boise ID 83706, (208) 373-0550
- Southwest District Health (well testing, septic, local health questions)
Sources
Sample results as of 2026-07-22; inventory and violations from EPA SDWIS; page built 2026-09-14. 121 individual results reviewed.
More: Emmett water, Gem County
Numbers are the system's samples at its taps and wells, not yours. Lead and copper are 90th percentiles from sampled homes. Well pages are nearby-sample estimates. Health text restates EPA and DEQ. Methodology.