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Grand Forks, ND Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

6 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

6
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$274K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Grand Forks Water: The Quick Version

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0089 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.08.

Water Systems Serving Grand Forks

Multiple utilities show up for Grand Forks, ND: 3 are listed here out of 3 tracked federally.

Overview

We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Grand Forks, North Dakota, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 61,346 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 6 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Grand Forks water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0089 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
58201 — Grand Forks Regional Wtp 57,339
58202 — Grand Forks Regional Wtp 57,339
58203 — Grand Forks Regional Wtp 57,339

All ZIP Codes in Grand Forks

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Grand Forks

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 9.1% ↓
Mental Health 15.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Grand Forks: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Low tier for Grand Forks: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$274,000
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Grand Forks can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 57% above the North Dakota average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Grand Forks

0.0089
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Grand Forks do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Grand Forks

2,868
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$28,256
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
40%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Grand Forks contains 2,868 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,256. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grand Forks water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Grand Forks is 0.0089 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Grand Forks?
Our records map 3 water systems to 6 ZIP codes in Grand Forks. The related population figure in our data is approximately 61,346 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Grand Forks?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Grand Forks: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Grand Forks, ND Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nd/grand-forks/
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Page version: October 2026.

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