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Coeur D Alene, ID · 56,446 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Coeur D Alene, Idaho

Coeur D Alene's water systems logged 10 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2025 — most often arsenic. Health-based violations mean a federal limit or treatment standard was exceeded; check the systems below and your utility's annual report for specifics.

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Coeur D Alene water grade: D+
Poor — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Idaho and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–202610
Arsenic10
Coeur D Alene City Of54,115 served
Emerald Estates Water Assn Inc485 served
Leisure Park381 served
Harbor View Estates Water & Sewer Dist355 served
Idaho quality rank#32 / 51 (81.7/100)
Idaho avg hardness100 PPM (moderately hard)
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Coeur D Alene tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Coeur D Alene?

Coeur D Alene's systems logged 10 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly arsenic. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Coeur D Alene's water?

Coeur D Alene City Of (serving about 54,115 people); Emerald Estates Water Assn Inc (serving about 485 people); Leisure Park (serving about 381 people); Harbor View Estates Water & Sewer Dist (serving about 355 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Coeur D Alene?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Idaho averages 100 PPM — "moderately hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Coeur D Alene's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Coeur D Alene?

With 10 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Coeur D Alene water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

We may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.