Pesticides in Idaho Well Water

In Idaho, pesticides levels average 1.168 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 3.387 ppb. The EPA limit is 3 ppb. Currently 11.4% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 31,920 wells.

Testing for pesticides in Idaho typically costs around $146. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for pesticides cost approximately $2,717.

The risk level for pesticides in Idaho is rated as moderate. The state average of 1.168 ppb is 16.1% below the national average of 1.393 ppb.