Public water system · ID3370014
ActiveMurphy Water System
Community water system in Owyhee County, Idaho, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
75
Service connections
44
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-10-19 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1997-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu · code 51 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-12-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1996-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1996-03-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1996-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Dinosebcode 2041 | No | Archived |
| 1996-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Picloramcode 2040 | No | Archived |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Murphy Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Murphy Water System's water safe to drink?
Murphy Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the ID state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Murphy Water System?
Murphy Water System (PWSID ID3370014) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the ID state drinking water program.
How many people does Murphy Water System serve?
Murphy Water System reports serving 75 people through 44 service connections in Owyhee County, Idaho.
Where does Murphy Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Owyhee County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homedale City of | Owyhee | 3,300 | Community | Groundwater |
| Marsing City of | Owyhee | 1,300 | Community | Groundwater |
| Grand View, City of | Owyhee | 452 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rimrock Jr Sr High School | Owyhee | 295 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Bruneau Water and Sewer Dist | Owyhee | 220 | Community | Groundwater |
| Givens Hot Springs | Owyhee | 207 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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