Is Meridian tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Meridian's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
5.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Meridian

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Meridian
Idaho

836,428,364,683,680 · Snake River Plain Aquifer

Meridian, ID: Water Quality and Filter Guide

Low Risk Updated March 2026 114,393 residents
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85
Purity Score

This report analyzes Meridian's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to ID water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1 ppb
Nitrate
0.7 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
5.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Meridian's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Meridian tap water is sourced from Snake River Plain Aquifer and treated by City of Meridian Water. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Meridian Water FAQ

Is Meridian ID tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Meridian tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Meridian ID use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Meridian uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Meridian ID water and what is the TDS level?
Meridian water hardness is 5.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 230 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Meridian ID drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Meridian drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Meridian?
Based on Meridian's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Meridian water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Idaho FallsIdaho — 81/100Twin FallsIdaho — 81/100PocatelloIdaho — 82/100BoiseIdaho — 85/100NampaIdaho — 85/100CaldwellIdaho — 85/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Meridian Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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