Burley Water Department Water Company

To ensure tap water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. The table below lists all contaminants detected during this reporting period. Though we test for many more substances, only those listed were found in your water supply.

All water sources naturally contain some contaminants. At low concentrations, these substances are generally not harmful in our municipal water. Removing all contaminants would be costly and in most cases unnecessary for public health protection. Some naturally occurring minerals may actually improve water taste and provide nutritional benefits at appropriate levels.

Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this report comes from testing conducted during the calendar year of the report. EPA and State regulations require monitoring for certain contaminants less than once per year because concentrations typically don't change significantly year to year, or because the system isn't considered vulnerable to that type of contamination.

You may encounter unfamiliar terms and abbreviations in the water quality table. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided explanations below the data table.

Frequently Asked Questions about Municipal Water Services

1. Where does Burley Water Department water come from?
   Burley Water Department supplies groundwater to Burley, Idaho.
2. Does Burley Water Department test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Burley Water Department must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Burley Water Department?
   Call 208-878-2224 or visit 1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, ID 83318, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Burley Water Department water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Burley Water Department water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.