Water System Report ND

City of Nome

EPA ID: ND0200747 · 62 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA data: City of Nome — zero violations, five years, 62 served.

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

62
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,917
Median Household Income
707
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Nome serves a community with a median household income of $92,917 and an estimated 707 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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 Nome'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
40th
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

110 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Golva
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City of Souris
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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

NOME CITY OF (EPA ID: ND0200747) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 62 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Nome (ND0200747) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Nome water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Nome serve?

City of Nome serves approximately 62 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Nome 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
11
Unknown Material
38
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 62
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 Nome 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 Nome serve?
City of Nome serves approximately 62 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Nome's water source?
City of Nome draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Nome's service area?
The City of Nome service area has a median household income of $92,917. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Nome get its water?
City of Nome'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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