Guide
Who to call in Boise
Water problems in the Treasure Valley involve a lot of different agencies. These are the numbers, as published by each one when we checked on October 31, 2026. Call 911 for anything life-threatening.
Boise
Sewer backup or overflow
Boise Public Works, 208-608-7200 (source).
Drinking water emergency
Veolia after hours, (208) 362-7304; customer service 800-305-4737 (source).
Street flooding
Ada County Highway District, (208) 387-6100; ACHD maintains storm drains (source).
Permit questions
PDS Building division, (208) 608-7070 (source).
Fire department
Boise Fire, (208) 570-6500, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (source).
Contractor registration
DOPL, 208-334-3233 (source).
Irrigation districts
As listed by the City of Boise (pressure irrigation).
Boise Project Board of Control
(208) 344-1141
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
(208) 466-7861; Ridenbaugh Canal (208) 466-0663
Settlers Irrigation District
(208) 344-2471
New York Irrigation District
(208) 378-1023
Boise City Canal Company
(208) 447-8600
Boise/Kuna Irrigation
(208) 922-5608
Other cities
Numbers for nearby cities
Each city page lists its own water and sewer contacts.
Boise and the Treasure Valley
Talk to a local restoration contractor
One call connects you with an independent contractor serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, Kuna and Garden City. Tell them where the water came from and how long things have been wet.
Water where it shouldn't be?
You'll be connected with an independent restoration contractor that works in Boise and the Treasure Valley.
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