Tap Water Results

Is Meridian, ID tap water safe?

Data: U.S. EPA · How we read the data · How we check it

Summary

No federal limits exceeded in EPA data for Veolia Water Idaho.

2 public water systems serve parts of Meridian. The largest, Veolia Water Idaho, serves 264,978 people. Your water bill names your system.

Largest system

Veolia Water Idaho

264,978 people · Surface water · EPA ID ID4010016

PFASHighest averageLimitStatus
PFOA
Not detected
–4 pptNot detected
PFOS
Not detected
–4 pptNot detected
PFHxS
Not detected
–10 pptNot detected
PFNA
Not detected
–10 pptNot detected
HFPO-DA (GenX)
Not detected
–10 pptNot detected

ppt = parts per trillion. "Highest average" is the highest average at any of the system's entry points, the way EPA compares results with the limits.

Lead: 2 ppb at the 90th percentile (Jun 2026, and 9 in 10 homes sampled were at or below it) Below action level
Health-based violations since 2016: 0

Full Veolia Water Idaho results

Across Idaho, 2 of 61 water systems EPA tested had PFAS above a 2024 federal limit, and 1 system were above the lead action level in results from the last five years. Idaho results.

Meridian homes and lead pipes

7%
of homes built before 1980 (Idaho 39%, US 50%)
1%
built before 1950 (Idaho 11%)
25%
of households rent (Idaho 28%)

Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so homes from before then are the ones to check. Veolia Water Idaho publishes a service line inventory you can search by address. Look up your address. How to check your own line.

Housing: Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Meridian city (tables B25034, B25003). Estimates for small places have a margin of error.

Other water systems serving Meridian

How nearby cities compare

CityMain water systemPFASLead (90th pct.)
Eagle 6 mi
Veolia Water Idaho
Veolia Water IdahoNone above limits2 ppb
Boise City 8 mi
Veolia Water Idaho
Veolia Water IdahoNone above limits2 ppb
Nampa 9 mi
City of Nampa
City of NampaNone above limits1 ppb
Kuna 10 mi
City of Kuna
City of KunaNone above limits0 ppb
Caldwell 13 mi
City of Caldwell
City of CaldwellNone above limits0 ppb
Twin Falls 121 mi
City of Twin Falls
City of Twin FallsNone above limits0 ppb
Meridian ZIP codes (2)
  • 83642
  • 83646

Questions

Is Meridian tap water safe to drink?

Veolia Water Idaho has had no health-based violations since 2016. Utility data can't show lead from your own pipes: if your home was built before 1986, test your tap. Your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report is the official summary.

Who supplies water in Meridian, ID?

2 public water systems serve parts of Meridian. The largest is Veolia Water Idaho (264,978 people). Your water bill names your system. The EPA ID is also on your utility's Consumer Confidence Report.

Does Meridian tap water have PFAS?

None detected above EPA's reporting limits. Veolia Water Idaho had no PFAS detected in EPA's 2023–2025 testing. "Not detected" means below the reporting limit (about 2 to 20 ppt), not proven zero.

Do Meridian homes have lead pipes?

Census estimates put 7% of Meridian homes as built before 1980 (Idaho: 39%). Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so older homes are more likely to have them. Veolia Water Idaho's service line inventory says what your line is made of. The only way to know for your home is to check the line where it enters the house and test your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA drinking water records and PFAS testing (UCMR 5). How we read the data.