Who supplies Eagle’s water
City of Eagle Water Department, Eastern Zone
EPA system ID ID4010201Groundwater: Well #1 (Lexington Hills) and Well #3 (Brookwood). Chlorine disinfection.
City of Eagle Water Department, Western Zone
EPA system ID ID4010222Groundwater: Well #4 (Legacy), Well #5 (Eaglefield) and Well #6 (Palmer). Chlorine disinfection.
Veolia Water Idaho (other parts of Eagle)
EPA system ID ID4010016About 70% wells in Boise and Eagle, about 30% treated Boise River water. See the Boise guide.
Eagle water report, by the numbers
| What was measured | Result | Federal limit | EWG guideline | Year · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uranium, Eastern zone | 22 highest µg/L (ppb) | 30 µg/L | — | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Uranium, Western zone | 3 highest µg/L (ppb) | 30 µg/L | — | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Gross alpha, Eastern zone | 13.5 highest pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | — | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Nitrate, Eastern zone | 1.4–4.4 ppm | 10 ppm | 0.14 ppm | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Arsenic, Eastern zone | 5.5 highest ppb | 10 ppb | 0.004 ppb | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Arsenic, Western zone The report’s table labels this unit “ppm”; at the 10 ppb limit it is clearly ppb. | 3.4–6.3 ppb | 10 ppb | 0.004 ppb | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| TTHMs, Eastern / Western | 9.28 / 5.45 highest ppb | 80 ppb | 0.15 ppb | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| HAA5, Eastern / Western | 2.39 / 1.31 highest ppb | 60 ppb | 0.1 ppb | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Lead, Eastern / Western Shown in the report’s “highest detect” column, not stated as 90th-percentile values. | 6 (2023) / 1 (2024) ppb | 15 ppb action level | — | 2023 / 2024City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Copper, Eastern / Western Same “highest detect” column as lead. | 0.357 (2023) / 0.075 (2024) ppm | 1.3 ppm action level | — | 2023 / 2024City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Fluoride, Eastern / Western | 0.26 / 0.28–0.346 ppm | 4 ppm | — | 2025City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Chlorine, Eastern / Western | 0.29–1.2 (2025) / 0–0.7 (2024) ppm | 4 ppm MRDL | — | 2025 / 2024City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern |
| Arsenic, Veolia Eagle system | 2.2 ppb | 10 ppb | 0.004 ppb | 2021–2023 avgEWG Tap Water Database |
EWG figures are utility annual averages for 2021–2023 (radiological 2018–2023) from tests the utilities report to Idaho DEQ. EWG health guidelines are health-based goals, not legal limits. “ND” means not detected.
Who supplies your water in Eagle?
The City of Eagle says it has two main water purveyors, the City of Eagle Water Department and Veolia (formerly SUEZ), and that which one serves you depends on your location. The city system serves roughly 3,300–3,400 households across its Eastern, Western, Avimor and Valnova zones. In some parts of Eagle, homes are still on private wells and septic. Your water bill tells you which applies.
Why the Eastern zone gets a closer look
The Eastern zone’s 2025 numbers are all under federal limits, but three are worth knowing: uranium up to 22 µg/L (limit 30), gross alpha up to 13.5 pCi/L (limit 15) and nitrate up to 4.4 ppm (limit 10). The Western zone is much lower for uranium (highest 3 µg/L).
For drinking and cooking water, an under-sink reverse osmosis system is the practical way to reduce uranium, arsenic and nitrate at the tap.
Violations and notices on record
The city reports zero violations in 2025 for its Eastern and Western zones. EPA’s ECHO database lists chlorine monitoring and reporting violations for the Western zone (most recent May 2026, resolved May 31, 2026) and a Groundwater Rule violation (December 2023, resolved January 2024). These are paperwork and monitoring items, not health-based limit violations.
For the separate Veolia Eagle system (ID4010049), ECHO lists a Groundwater Rule violation (July 2021, resolved November 2021) and a public notice violation (February 2015, resolved August 2024).
Is Eagle water hard?
The City of Eagle describes its water as moderately hard but doesn’t publish a number. Veolia-served parts of Eagle fall within Veolia’s reported 13–219 ppm range. A simple hardness test at your tap is the quickest way to size a softener.
On a private well?
Ada County is served by Central District Health
CDH does not hand out test kits. Its staff collect private-well samples for a fee ($145 collection plus lab fees, July 2026 fee schedule), or you can take a sample to a certified lab yourself. CDH recommends testing well water once a year for bacteria and nitrate.
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- City of Eagle 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (Eastern, Western, Avimor and Valnova zones)
- City of Eagle Water
- City of Eagle, utilities
- City of Eagle FAQ, water hardness
- EWG Tap Water Database, Veolia Eagle (ID4010049)
- EPA ECHO violations, City of Eagle Western Zone (ID4010222)
- EPA ECHO violations, Veolia Eagle (ID4010049)
- Veolia Water Idaho 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
Honest Water Boise is not affiliated with any utility, Idaho agency or EWG. This guide summarizes public reports for general information and does not replace your utility’s Consumer Confidence Report or a lab test of your own water.
