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Rexburg, ID · 40,973 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Rexburg, Idaho

Rexburg's water systems logged 43 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2024 — most often groundwater rule. Health-based violations mean a federal limit or treatment standard was exceeded; check the systems below and your utility's annual report for specifics.

FFailing
Rexburg water grade: F
Failing — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Idaho and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–202643
Groundwater Rule39
Revised Total Coliform Rule4
Rexburg City Of39,790 served
Cedar Butte Subdivision300 served
Shotgun North285 served
Shotgun Cherokee Subd 5245 served
Idaho quality rank#32 / 51 (81.7/100)
Idaho avg hardness100 PPM (moderately hard)
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Rexburg tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Rexburg?

Rexburg's systems logged 43 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly groundwater rule. 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 Rexburg's water?

Rexburg City Of (serving about 39,790 people); Cedar Butte Subdivision (serving about 300 people); Shotgun North (serving about 285 people); Shotgun Cherokee Subd 5 (serving about 245 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Rexburg?

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 Rexburg'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 Rexburg?

With 43 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 Rexburg 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.