City of Columbus
EPA ID: ND0700198 · 133 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — City of Columbus has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 133 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Columbus Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Columbus serves a community with a median household income of $103,750 and an estimated 148 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Columbus's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Burke 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Dakota
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Columbus (EPA ID: ND0700198) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 133 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 58727 in Columbus.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 58727 — Columbus
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Columbus (ND0700198) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Columbus water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Columbus has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Columbus serve?
City of Columbus serves approximately 133 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.
Where does City of Columbus get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.