Lewiston Water Quality Reports
City of Lewiston
The drinking water quality report from WHS presents findings from examinations conducted by the water service provider and shared with the Environmental Working Group by the Idaho Department of Environment Quality. It also includes data sourced from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). In the most recent quarter evaluated by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021),
Around 85% of your water comes from the Clearwater River, with the remaining coming from wells and the Lewiston Basin Aquifer.
Home Water Testing
Would you like to have a local water expert go over your specific water chemistry to better your understanding of the water quality that comes directly out of your tap?
Contaminants Detected
Legal Doesn't Mean Safe
- Meeting legal standards doesn't always equate to safety. A passing grade from federal authorities doesn't necessarily signify that the Water Quality aligns with the latest health guidelines.
- It's been nearly two decades since the permissible levels of contaminants in tap water were last updated.
- The most reliable method for ensuring clean city water is by preventing pollution from entering the source water in the first place.
Filters to Reduce Specific Contaminants in City Water
Reduce Contaminants Found in Lewiston, Idaho's City Water
WHS Water has created a table to help consumers understand the viable forms of filtration to reduce the specific contaminants found in Lewiston, Idaho's public drinking water systems. The city water of Lewiston tested positive for 24 contaminants. If you have questions about water treatment for specific contaminants, WHS Water has a list of local water experts in your area who can help you understand your specific water chemistry and viable forms of filtration.
Contact Your Local Water Expert
Get in contact with local water experts in your area to help you learn about your specific water chemistry. Receive complimentary water testing and analysis. Find what's in your water.
Want to learn more about the science behind WHS Guidlines?
Establishing Standards that Prioritize Health and Safety
Learn about the research and science behind WHS Health Guidelines as a way to fill in the gaps in outdated government standards. WHS Guidelines are created to establish standards that prioritize health and safeguard drinking water.