Saint Maries, ID 83861

5 water systems4,586 residents

Good water quality with few concerns

B

Score: 64/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

57

Contaminants Detected

172

Violations on Record

45

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History21 / 25
Contaminant Severity14 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score64%

64 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
Compare filter types in our Filter Guide →

Consult a water quality specialist for personalized recommendations.

Saint Maries vs ID & National Average

Detected Contaminants

57 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
AtrazineAgricultural
NitrateAgricultural
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproduct
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
ArsenicHeavy Metal
BariumHeavy Metal
CadmiumHeavy Metal
ChromiumHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
MercuryHeavy Metal
SeleniumHeavy Metal
FluorideInorganic
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,4-DOther
2,4,5-TPOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
CarbofuranOther
ChlordaneOther
ChlorineOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DalaponOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DinosebOther
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEOther
HeptachlorOther
Heptachlor epoxideOther
LASSOOther
MethoxychlorOther
PentachlorophenolOther
PicloramOther
Public NoticeOther
Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
ToxapheneOther
Combined UraniumRadiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
Radium-226Radiological
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
COTTONWOOD POINT WATER ASSN, ST MARIES CITY OF, EVERGREEN TERRACE WATER ASSOCIATION, CASSANDRA HILLS OWNERS ASSN, EMIDA WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION
Population Served:
4,586
Systems With Violations:
5 of 5
Major Violations:
86
Enforcement Actions:
128

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.