May 11, 2023
Contact: Kelsey Carter, Drinking Water Analyst, Kelsey.Carter@deq.idaho.gov.
ISLAND PARK — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a boil water order for Valley View Subdivision, Goose Bay Estates, and Aspen Ridge Subdivision in Island Park, Idaho.
DEQ took water samples on May 8 and 9, 2023, at these public drinking water systems as part of an investigation of water pressure and quality complaints. On May 10, 2023, DEQ received notification from the lab of E coli presence in the samples taken. E coli is an indicator that fecal contamination has occurred in the drinking water system. All three systems are already on boil water advisories due to lack of water or low-pressure in the distribution systems. DEQ will continue to work with Island Park Water Company to resolve the situation.
Until further notice from DEQ, residents and businesses connected to the Valley View Subdivision, Goose Bay Estates, and Aspen Ridge Subdivision water systems are advised to boil their water for a minimum of one minute before consuming or to use bottled water.
View the Boil Orders for more details on what to do. For more information, contact the following:
Island Park Water Company
455 Constitution Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 521‐2369
water@ida.net
Kelsey Carter
Drinking Water Analyst
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
900 N. Skyline, Ste. B
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 528‐2650
Kelsey.Carter@deq.idaho.gov