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Star straddles the Ada and Canyon county line along Highway 44, and it has grown faster than almost anywhere in the valley: about 1,800 residents in 2000, roughly 5,800 in 2010 and over 11,000 by 2020. The town's name comes from a star nailed to its first schoolhouse door in the 1870s.

Young houses mean young plumbing, so service here leans toward water heaters, tankless units, backflow assemblies and early drain clogs, plus water quality questions on the foothill acreage. The emergency line runs day and night.

ZIP 83669
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Boise River flowing past trees near Star, Idaho
83669
Star's ZIP code, covered 24/7
CountiesAda and Canyon
2000 to 2020About 1,800 to 11,100 people
NearbyEagle 83616
24/7 emergency lineBoth sides of the county line
Star Neighborhoods

From the Boise River to the Foothills

Star's newer communities cover very different ground, and the plumbing calls follow. Emergency dispatch is available around the clock whichever side of the county line you are on.

Along the Boise River

Communities such as Heron River and Star River Ranch sit near the river. Newer systems here mean water heaters, tankless units and irrigation connections are the usual first service calls.

Highway 16 corridor

Large new developments such as Heirloom Ridge, planned for about 426 homes near Highway 16 and Floating Feather Road, add young sewer lines where wipes and construction debris cause early clogs.

Active-adult communities

In Milestone Ranch and similar communities, accessibility updates such as walk-in showers and comfort-height toilets are practical projects for owners planning to stay long term.

Foothill acreage

Larger lots north of town are more likely to run on private wells and septic, with the well-water questions covered below.

Private Wells

Nitrate and the Northeast Star Priority Area

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has designated a Northeast Star Nitrate Priority Area and in 2025 invited private well owners there to take part in a sampling event. For anyone on a private well near Star, that is a clear signal to test.

City water systems are tested by the provider. Private wells are the owner's responsibility, and a lab test is the only way to know what is in the water. If nitrate shows up, reverse osmosis systems certified for nitrate reduction are the common point-of-use choice. Our drinking water treatment page covers the options, and we do not make health claims about results.

For households with infants, the nitrate question matters most. Ask your health care provider about infant water if your test shows high nitrate.

Sewer or Water Heater Emergency in Star?

Close the main shutoff and call. The 24/7 line covers all of 83669.

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Before We Arrive

If You Have a Burst Pipe or Active Leak in Star

Star's young houses usually put the main shutoff in the garage beside the water heater or a tankless unit on the wall. A few quick steps keep a leak from reaching new flooring.

  • Shut off the main valve. Find it in the garage or utility room and close it fully. For a leaking tankless unit, also close its service valves.
  • Kill power to wet areas. Switch off breakers for flooded rooms from a dry spot, and unplug a tankless unit only if its outlet is dry.
  • Clear the immediate area. Move rugs, electronics and furniture off wet floors, since new laminate and carpet soak up water quickly.
  • Call our 24/7 line. Tell the dispatcher which county side you are on and whether the home is on city water or a private well.
Newer Homes

What Star's Newer Homes Need, Year by Year

Most Star homes are young, so their plumbing needs follow age rather than old-pipe problems.

Home ageWhat tends to come upWorth doing
0 to 2 yearsLoose fittings, construction debris in drainsCamera the sewer before the builder warranty ends
3 to 8 yearsScaled fixtures, first irrigation and backflow repairsAnnual backflow testing, water test
8 to 12 yearsTank water heaters near end of lifePlan replacement before failure
Any age with tanklessError codes, lost heat on hard waterYearly tankless descaling
New Owners

What to Do in Your First Year in a New Star Home

A few minutes of setup now makes any future plumbing emergency shorter and cheaper.

  • Find and label the main shutoff. In many newer homes it is in the garage or near the water heater. Make sure everyone in the house knows where it is and that it turns.
  • Locate the sewer cleanout. Usually a capped pipe near the foundation outside, required to be accessible under the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Keep it clear of landscaping so it can be reached in a backup.
  • Identify your irrigation valve. Know which valve is yours and which belongs to the irrigation system operator, and never operate theirs.
  • Register the water heater. Record the model, serial number and install date. Manufacturer warranties often depend on it.
  • Test a private well. If you are on a well, test before your first summer, and especially if you are near the Northeast Star Nitrate Priority Area.
Coverage

Plumbing Service Across Star

Service covers Star ZIP 83669 on both sides of the county line. Neighboring Eagle addresses in ZIP 83616 close to Star are covered too, most often for backflow testing and tankless water heater service.

Star Questions

Plumbing Questions from Star Homeowners

Yes. Star emergency calls are answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, for homes on both the Ada and Canyon County sides of town.

Star uses one ZIP code, 83669, and we serve the whole of it, from the Highway 16 and Floating Feather Road developments to the Boise River communities and the foothill acreage to the north.

Yes. With DEQ's Northeast Star Nitrate Priority Area nearby, testing a private well is a sensible first step before choosing any treatment.

Not necessarily. Colder winter groundwater reduces how much hot water a tankless unit can deliver, and scale makes it worse. A descale and a sizing check usually explain it.

Yes, including Eagle 83616 properties close to Star. Call with your address and the dispatcher will confirm.

We also cover Middleton to the west and Nampa to the southwest.

Star Plumbing, Any Hour

24/7 emergency plumbing across Star, Idaho.

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Coverage Area

Plumbing Service Across Nampa and Canyon County

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