Water System Report ND

City of Litchville

EPA ID: ND0200581 · 172 people served · 3 ZIP codes

City of Litchville earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 172 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

172
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Litchville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,603
Median Household Income
8,980
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Litchville serves a community with a median household income of $66,603 and an estimated 8,980 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Litchville's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Barnes County, North Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Grandin
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City of Rhame
169 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Litchville (EPA ID: ND0200581) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 172 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Litchville (ND0200581) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Litchville water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Litchville has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Litchville serve?

City of Litchville serves approximately 172 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Litchville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
118
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 172
Reported to North Dakota

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Litchville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Litchville serve?
City of Litchville serves approximately 172 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Litchville's water source?
City of Litchville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Litchville's service area?
The City of Litchville service area has a median household income of $66,603. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Litchville get its water?
City of Litchville's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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