Historical Compliance Records ND

City of Bowman

EPA ID: ND0600119 ยท 1,470 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Bowman (ND0600119): 1 violation on record since 2021. Every entry among the 1 violation in EPA records for City of Bowman has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 1,470 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,470
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,188
Median Household Income
1,918
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Bowman have a median household income of $72,188 and about 1,918 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Bowman's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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City of Rolla
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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Bowman (EPA ID: ND0600119) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 1,470 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58623 in Bowman.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 5, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0022 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by ND or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Bowman (ND0600119) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Bowman water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Bowman; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Bowman serve?

City of Bowman serves approximately 1,470 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Bowman get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does City of Bowman serve? ▼
City of Bowman serves approximately 1,470 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Bowman's water source? ▼
City of Bowman draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Bowman's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0022 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Bowman? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Bowman have a median household income of $72,188 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Bowman get its water? ▼
City of Bowman's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Bowman (ND): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd0600119/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Bowman (EPA ID: ND0600119) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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