Water
Drinking water service and quality reports.
- Phone
- (208) 434-2435
- After hours
- On-call (208) 431-8034
- Address
- 10th & A Street
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Staff
- Matthew Etherington — Water Superintendent
The mission of the City of Rupert Water Department is to provide an uninterrupted supply of safe, clean water, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The department is located at 10th & A Street and is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Resources below include the annual Consumer Confidence Report (water quality), the lead and copper service-line inventory, and the seasonal irrigation schedule.
Water Rates
Current water rates (updated 04/29/2026):
- New residential hookup — $1,200
- Residential flat rate — $26.99 per month, includes the first 3,000 gallons of usage
- Residential consumption rate (after the first 3,000 gallons) — $1.36 per 1,000 gallons
- Commercial flat rate — $26.99 per month, includes the first 3,000 gallons of usage
- Commercial consumption rate (after the first 3,000 gallons) — $1.59 per 1,000 gallons
For questions about your water bill, call the Water Department at (208) 434-2435.