Fluoride in Idaho Well Water

In Idaho, fluoride levels average 0.973 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 3.35 mg/L. The EPA limit is 4 mg/L. Currently 7.0% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 19,600 wells.

Testing for fluoride in Idaho typically costs around $138. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for fluoride cost approximately $2,491.

The risk level for fluoride in Idaho is rated as low. The state average of 0.973 mg/L is 45.1% below the national average of 1.771 mg/L.