Idaho Department of Water Resources Contacts, Regional Offices, Water Rights, Wells and Public Records Help
If you need the Idaho Department of Water Resources phone number, state office, regional office, water rights help, well drilling contact, public records request, maps, forms or local water management guidance, this directory explains which official IDWR resource to use first.
Idaho Department of Water Resources, often shortened to IDWR, is not a city water billing office. It is the state agency that handles water rights, well construction oversight, water management, adjudication, water data, dams, floodplain coordination, stream channel programs and related water resource matters.
🏛️ Fastest official contact route
General IDWR help: Call 208-287-4800 for the State Office in Boise.
Email general questions: Use idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov for general comments and information.
Public records: Use publicrecordsrequest@idwr.idaho.gov or call 208-287-4800.
Idaho Department of Water Resources Quick Facts
IDWR’s State Office is listed at Idaho Water Center, 322 E Front St Ste 648, Boise, ID 83702-7371. The State Office phone number is 208-287-4800, fax is 208-287-6700, and general email is idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
IDWR has multiple offices across Idaho, including full-service regional offices where the public can get help with water management and adjudication matters. The agency also provides online tools for water rights, wells, maps, forms and public records.
What This Idaho Water Department Directory Covers
Idaho Department of Water Resources State Office Contact
The IDWR State Office is the best starting point for general agency questions, statewide water resource issues, public records routing, forms, maps, employee lookup questions and help finding the correct regional office.
State Office
Idaho Water Center, 322 E Front St Ste 648, Boise, ID 83702-7371.
208-287-4800Mailing Address
Idaho Department of Water Resources, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098.
Official mailing routeCall the State Office for general help
Call 208-287-4800 if you need general IDWR direction or do not know which regional office applies.
Email general questions
Use idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov for general comments and information.
Use the official contact page
Open the official IDWR Contact Us page for current office addresses, phone numbers, emails and maps.
IDWR Regional Office Directory: Western, Northern, Southern and Eastern
IDWR regional offices help with local water management and adjudication matters. If your question is tied to a well, water right, administrative basin, property, diversion, irrigation or adjudication claim, the regional office may be more useful than the State Office.
| Office | Address | Phone / email | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Regional Office | 2735 W Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705-5082 | 208-334-2190 / westerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov | Western Idaho regional water management and well inspection help. |
| Northern Regional Office | 7600 N Mineral Dr Ste 100, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815-7763 | 208-762-2800 / northerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov | Northern Idaho water rights, wells and regional questions. |
| Southern Regional Office | 650 Addison Ave W Ste 500, Twin Falls, ID 83301-5858 | 208-736-3033 / southerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov | Southern Idaho water rights, wells and regional support. |
| Eastern Regional Office | 900 N Skyline Dr Ste A, Idaho Falls, ID 83402-1718 | 208-525-7161 / easterninfo@idwr.idaho.gov | Eastern Idaho water management and well inspection questions. |
IDWR Field Offices: Salmon and Preston Contacts
IDWR also lists field offices in Salmon and Preston. These offices can be useful for local support, but users should check the official contact page before visiting because field office services may be more limited than full-service regional offices.
| Field office | Address | Phone / email | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Field Office | 1301 Main Street, Ste 10, Salmon, ID 83467-4453 | 208-742-0658 | Use official contact page for current field office details. |
| Preston Field Office | 325 East 600 South, Ste 300, Preston, ID 83263-4921 | 208-701-7200 / prestoninfo@idwr.idaho.gov | Fax is listed as not available at this location. |
Idaho Water Rights: Applications, Transfers, Claims and Research
IDWR administers water rights, approves or denies applications to appropriate water or change existing water rights, facilitates adjudication, maintains and archives water right records, and oversees delivery of water in times of shortage.
Use the official Water Rights pages if you need to search existing water rights, file a new water right application, review transfers, understand adjudication, update ownership or mailing information, or research water right documents.
Start with the Water Rights overview
Open the official IDWR Water Rights page to understand which tool or form applies.
Search existing records
Use IDWR research tools to search water right records, associated documents, applications, transfers, statutory claims and map-based water right information.
Have the water right number ready
A water right number may include a basin number, sequence number and sometimes a suffix. This helps staff find the correct record faster.
Idaho Well Construction, Drilling Contacts and Well Inspector Regions
IDWR provides well construction and drilling contacts for general questions about well construction and drilling. The well drillers notification number is 877-287-6702, which IDWR describes as a toll-free number for well drillers to notify IDWR before beginning placement of a well seal.
| Well contact need | Phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Well drillers notification | 877-287-6702 | Drillers notification before well seal placement. |
| North well inspection region | 208-762-2800 | Northern region well inspection questions. |
| West well inspection region | 208-334-2190 | Western region well inspection questions. |
| South well inspection region | 208-736-3033 | Southern region well inspection questions. |
| East well inspection region | 208-525-7161 | Eastern region well inspection questions. |
Use the official well contacts page
Identify your well location
Have the county, parcel, property address, township/range/section if available, well tag, driller name and owner information ready.
Contact the correct region
Use North, West, South or East well inspector contact numbers based on the well location.
IDWR Public Records Request Contact
IDWR’s public records page says public record requests must be in writing and may be mailed, emailed, faxed or dropped off at the nearest IDWR office. Requests should include your name, contact information and a detailed description of the records requested.
For IDWR public records, contact publicrecordsrequest@idwr.idaho.gov or call 208-287-4800. The page also notes that many water right and well records are already available through IDWR’s website.
Search online first
Check IDWR water rights, well construction, maps and research tools before filing a formal public records request.
Write a specific request
Include the record type, property location, water right number, well tag, owner name, date range or document name if known.
Email or call the public records coordinator
Email publicrecordsrequest@idwr.idaho.gov or call 208-287-4800.
IDWR Forms, Maps, Spatial Data and Online Tools
IDWR provides official forms and research tools for water rights, wells, drilling, water measurement, water districts, floodplain matters, dam safety, stream channel work, maps and spatial data. Use the official website first because forms and filing instructions can change.
Use IDWR forms by topic
Open official IDWR form pages for water rights, wells and drilling, dam safety, floodplain, water districts, water measurement and related program forms.
Use map tools for location-specific questions
Use IDWR map-based water right search, well maps, groundwater level maps, flood hazard maps and spatial data tools when the issue is tied to a property or water source.
Email the right technical inbox
For electronic submittal of forms and applications, use file@idwr.idaho.gov. For maps and spatial data questions, use gisinfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
Water Rights and Well Research for Idaho Property Buyers
Real estate buyers, agents and landowners often need to know whether a property has a water right, well record, irrigation district connection, adjudication claim or pending water right matter. IDWR provides research tools that can help, but water-right interpretation may require professional review.
Search water rights by property or water right number
Use IDWR’s water right and adjudication research tools to find permits, licenses, decrees, claims and related documents.
Search well construction records
Use the official well construction search when you need well logs, well depth, location or drilling-related information.
Verify ownership and mailing address
If a water right is connected to a property transaction, confirm that IDWR records reflect the correct owner and mailing address.
Checklist Before Calling Idaho Department of Water Resources
A short checklist can save time. IDWR staff can help more quickly when you provide a specific location, record number or project type instead of a general question like “does my land have water?”
| Item | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Property location | Address, county, parcel number, township/range/section or map coordinates if available. |
| Water right detail | Water right number, basin number, claim number, permit, license, decree or transfer reference. |
| Well detail | Well tag, driller name, well construction report, owner name and approximate well location. |
| Request type | Water right search, transfer, new application, well drilling, public records, map help, adjudication or water district question. |
| Your contact details | Full name, phone number, email, mailing address and role: owner, buyer, agent, driller, consultant or attorney. |
What to Say When Calling IDWR
Use a clear call script so your question is routed to the correct regional office, records contact, well contact or water rights staff member.
| Detail to give | Example wording | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Issue type | “I need help with a water right search / well record / public records request.” | Routes the call to the right team. |
| Location | “The property is in Twin Falls County near…” | Identifies the likely regional office. |
| Record number | “The water right number is 95-1234A.” | Allows staff to find the specific file quickly. |
| Your role | “I am the property buyer / owner / agent / well driller.” | Clarifies what help can be provided. |
| Desired action | “I need to know which form to file or which office handles this.” | Prevents vague back-and-forth. |
Idaho Department of Water Resources State Office Map
The IDWR State Office is located at 322 E Front St Ste 648, Boise, ID 83702-7371. For most questions, call or use the official website first so you know whether the State Office, regional office or online tool is the right route.
IDWR State Office — Idaho Water Center
Use this map for State Office location reference. Always confirm office details directly with IDWR before visiting.
Official Idaho Department of Water Resources Links
Use these official IDWR links for contacts, water rights, wells, records, maps, forms and state water resource information.
IDWR Contact Us
State Office, regional offices, field offices, emails, phone numbers, maps and mailing address.
Open Contact UsAbout IDWR
Agency overview, responsibilities, water rights, wells, dams and floodplain roles.
Open About IDWRWater Rights
Water right overview, applications, transfers, claims, adjudication and research tools.
Open Water RightsWell Contacts
Well construction and drilling contacts, well drillers notification and inspector regions.
Open Well ContactsPublic Records
Public records request instructions, coordinator email and record search guidance.
Open Public RecordsWater Rights Research
Search water rights, applications, transfers, statutory claims and related documents.
Search Water RightsMap and GIS Data
Official IDWR spatial data hub and map-based water resource tools.
Open GIS DataWater Supply Bank
Water Supply Bank program, coordinator contact and bank-related resources.
Open Water Supply BankIdaho.gov
Main State of Idaho portal for official state services and information.
Open Idaho.govIdaho Department of Water Resources Contacts FAQs
What is the Idaho Department of Water Resources phone number?
The IDWR State Office phone number is 208-287-4800.
Where is the Idaho Department of Water Resources State Office?
The State Office is listed at 322 E Front St Ste 648, Boise, ID 83702-7371.
What is the general IDWR email address?
For general comments and information, use idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
What is the Western Regional Office phone number?
The Western Regional Office phone number is 208-334-2190, and the office email is westerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
What is the Northern Regional Office phone number?
The Northern Regional Office phone number is 208-762-2800, and the office email is northerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
What is the Southern Regional Office phone number?
The Southern Regional Office phone number is 208-736-3033, and the office email is southerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
What is the Eastern Regional Office phone number?
The Eastern Regional Office phone number is 208-525-7161, and the office email is easterninfo@idwr.idaho.gov.
Who do I contact for IDWR public records?
For IDWR public records, email publicrecordsrequest@idwr.idaho.gov or call 208-287-4800.
What is the IDWR well drillers notification number?
The well drillers notification number is 877-287-6702.
Does IDWR handle city water bills?
No. IDWR is a state water resources agency. For city water bills, payments, shutoffs or water service accounts, contact the local city or utility provider listed on your bill.
Where can I search Idaho water rights?
Use IDWR’s official Water Rights page and research tools to search water rights, applications, transfers, claims and associated documents.
Which IDWR office should I call for a well inspection question?
Use the well inspection region contact based on the well location: North 208-762-2800, West 208-334-2190, South 208-736-3033 or East 208-525-7161.
Best Way to Contact Idaho Department of Water Resources in 2026
For general IDWR help, call the State Office at 208-287-4800 or email idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov. For local water rights, wells, adjudication or water management matters, use the Western, Northern, Southern or Eastern regional office based on your property or water source location.
For well drilling notifications, use 877-287-6702. For public records, email publicrecordsrequest@idwr.idaho.gov or call 208-287-4800. For city water bills or household water service, contact your local city or utility provider, not IDWR.
Editorial note: This guide is informational and helps Idaho residents, property buyers, water right holders, well drillers and researchers find official IDWR resources faster. Office contacts, forms, fees, public records instructions, water rights procedures and map tools can change, so always confirm final details directly on official IDWR.Idaho.gov pages before filing, paying, visiting or making a property decision.