Iron in Idaho Well Water

In Idaho, iron levels average 0.097 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 0.458 mg/L. The EPA limit is 0.3 mg/L. Currently 4.7% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 13,160 wells.

Testing for iron in Idaho typically costs around $93. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for iron cost approximately $515.

The risk level for iron in Idaho is rated as low. The state average of 0.097 mg/L is 25.4% below the national average of 0.130 mg/L.