Water System Report ND

City of Sanborn

EPA ID: ND0200858 · 192 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Sanborn earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 192 people.

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

192
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,982
Median Household Income
177
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sanborn serves a community with a median household income of $80,982 and an estimated 177 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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 Sanborn'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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 Sanborn (EPA ID: ND0200858) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 192 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58480 in Sanborn.

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 Sanborn (ND0200858) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sanborn water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Sanborn serve?

City of Sanborn serves approximately 192 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Sanborn 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
116
Unknown Material
13
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 192
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 Sanborn 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 Sanborn serve?
City of Sanborn serves approximately 192 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Sanborn's water source?
City of Sanborn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sanborn's service area?
The City of Sanborn service area has a median household income of $80,982. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Sanborn get its water?
City of Sanborn'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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