Who supplies Emmett’s water
City of Emmett Public Works
EPA system ID ID3230012Three groundwater wells: #6 (Main City Park), #8 (Hoppell Field) and #9 (near Carberry Elementary).
Emmett water report, by the numbers
| What was measured | Result | Federal limit | EWG guideline | Year · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride The report does not say whether fluoride is added. | 1.56 ppm | 4 ppm | — | 2025City of Emmett 2025 Water Quality Report |
| Uranium | 2 µg/L | 30 µg/L | — | 2025City of Emmett 2025 Water Quality Report |
| Nitrate | Not detected ppm | 10 ppm | — | 2025City of Emmett 2025 Water Quality Report |
| Arsenic Not listed in the 2025 city report. The 2022 report prints a value with a unit that appears to be a typo, so we use EWG’s average. | 6.4 ppb | 10 ppb | 0.004 ppb | 2021–2023 avgEWG Tap Water Database |
| TTHMs | 2.78 ppb | 80 ppb | 0.15 ppb | 2021–2023 avgEWG Tap Water Database |
| Chlorine | 1 (range 0.78–1) ppm | 4 ppm MRDL | — | 2022City of Emmett 2022 Water Quality Report |
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.
Lead service lines in Emmett
The city’s 2025 report says its lead service line inventory includes lead lines, and the city sent notification letters only to the properties where that applies. If you received one, the letter lists steps to reduce exposure, and the city’s lead service line coordination line is 208-365-9569 x7.
For drinking and cooking water, an under-sink reverse osmosis system certified for lead reduction is a practical in-home step while lines are being addressed.
Violations on record
EPA ECHO shows no violations for the City of Emmett in the last three years. The city’s 2022 report disclosed a monitoring violation: Wells #6 and #9 were not sampled twice for synthetic organic chemicals between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022. Those samples were completed May 8, 2023.
Is Emmett water hard?
The city’s report doesn’t publish a hardness value. If you see spotting on glasses or scale on fixtures, a quick tap test will tell you whether a softener is worth it.
On a private well?
Gem County is served by Southwest District Health
SWDH offers free sample bottles and a $10 courier that carries samples to the state lab on Wednesdays only (drop-off cutoffs: Payette 9:30 a.m., Emmett 10:30 a.m., Caldwell 11:00 a.m.). Lab fees are billed separately.
Treating Emmett water
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmett tap water safe to drink?
Does Emmett have lead pipes?
How much fluoride is in Emmett water?
Sources
- City of Emmett 2025 Water Quality Report
- City of Emmett 2022 Water Quality Report
- City of Emmett, public works
- City of Emmett, lead service line notification letter
- EWG Tap Water Database, City of Emmett (ID3230012)
- EPA ECHO, City of Emmett (ID3230012)
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.
