Understanding Measured Ranges and Their Meaning

EPA Public Water System Records Report One Health-Based Violation

The Pocatello City public water system, serving over 58,000 residents in Bannock County, shows one EPA health-based violation recorded out of 438 total assessments. This indicates a generally well-monitored supply with rare instances flagged by federal standards.

Lead 90th Percentile Is a Plumbing Distribution Measure, Not Source Water

Lead levels recorded at the 90th percentile measure in the distribution system, affected by household plumbing, not directly the groundwater source. This distinction is important for interpreting risk.

Details to Note Before Considering Treatment Options

Document Your Water System Connection and Local Service Area

Note that your household receives water from the Pocatello City public water system, which draws from a groundwater source. Confirm your location within Bannock County and your service connection number if available.

Keep Records of Any Home Water Testing Results

Individual household water quality can only be confirmed through specific testing of your tap water. Such test results are critical to compare against the public water system data.

How the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter Addresses Water Quality

Designed to Remove Common Contaminants Present in Groundwater Supplies

The C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter provides targeted filtration that reduces specific unwanted substances identified in groundwater sources. It enhances water quality by addressing contaminants not removed by system-level treatment.

Ships Ready to Configure for Household Use

The filtration system is designed for straightforward setup and use within your home water supply line without requiring specialized service.

Secondary Standards Versus Health-Based Limits in Water Quality

Secondary Standards Focus on Taste, Corrosion, and Staining

Federal secondary standards govern aesthetic qualities like taste and discoloration but do not indicate health risk. These standards differ fundamentally from health-based limits, which address safety concerns.

Understanding That Exceeding Secondary Limits Does Not Mean Unsafe Water

If your water quality record mentions parameters near or above secondary standard recommendations, this does not imply the water is unsafe to drink based on federal health criteria.

Changes to Your Tap Water After Using the C-Series Filter

Reduction in Targeted Constituents Leading to Improved Taste and Appearance

Once the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter is in use, users commonly observe clearer water with fewer undesirable tastes or odors caused by contaminants filtered out.

Consistent Water Quality Regardless of Source Variability

The filter helps buffer variations in source water quality, giving more consistent water characteristics at the tap.

Next Step: Order a Comprehensive Tap Water Test

To determine your household’s specific water quality and the need for additional treatment, have a detailed water test performed on your tap water. A result showing the presence of contaminants at levels of concern will confirm whether a system like the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter can provide benefit.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2026-06-30. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for POCATELLO CITY OF (ID6030043), groundwater supply, serving 58231 people: 1 health-based violations of 438 total; lead 90th percentile 0.005 mg/L