Contact: DEQ Idaho Falls Regional Office, (208) 528-2650, drinkingwater.ifro@deq.idaho.gov.
ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a boil water advisory for private well owners around Big Springs Avenue in Island Park, Idaho.
DEQ found Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in multiple wells during recent on-site evaluations and sample collection events. Wells in the Big Springs Avenue area near Mack’s Inn/Springhill Suites appear to be affected. E. coli bacteria can make you sick and are especially a concern for people with weakened immune systems.
Until further notice from DEQ, residents, visitors, and businesses connected to private wells are advised to boil their water for a minimum of one minute before consuming or use bottled water.
Private well owners are encouraged to test their wells for bacteria. More information on testing private wells is available at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/groundwater/wells/.
Public water systems in the area are also being tested, including Mack’s Inn/Springhill Suites, Big 12 Water Association, Yellowstone RV Park at Mack’s Inn, and Thompson Well. Big 12 Water Association and Yellowstone RV Park at Mack’s Inn are currently under a boil order due to E. coli contamination. Currently, Mack’s Inn/Springhill Suites and Thompson well are not under a boil order.
DEQ will lift the boil water advisory once further samples demonstrate that the issue has cleared in the affected areas. View the Boil Advisory for more details on what to do. For more information, contact the following:
Brianna Lords
Regional Drinking Water Compliance Supervisor
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
900 N. Skyline, Ste. B
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 528‐2650
drinkingwater.ifro@deq.idaho.gov