This is the University of Idaho s first annual report on your drinking water system and recent sampling results. Overall we have worked closely with state inspectors, performed all sampling on time, and believe our water is some of the best in the nation. During recent years we have sampled for over 80 different chemicals and results have shown very little contamination.
Contamination is defined as anything other than pure water.
We sample monthly for total coliform bacteria as an indicator of microorganisms that should not be present. The table below lists the drinking water contaminants that we tested for or detected during the 1998 calendar year or in our most recent test as noted. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate a health risk. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.