Water System Report ND

South Central Rwd North Burleigh

EPA ID: ND0801502 · 10,400 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, South Central Rwd North Burleigh sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 10,400 people.

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

10,400
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Demographics

$78,671
Median Household Income
95,811
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Central Rwd North Burleigh serves a community with a median household income of $78,671 and an estimated 95,811 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

South Central Rwd North Burleigh'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Burleigh 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $771
PFAS Treatment $143
Total Estimated Cost $2,114

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,114 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

South Central Rwd North Burleigh (EPA ID: ND0801502) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 10,400 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 South Central Rwd North Burleigh (ND0801502) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Central Rwd North Burleigh water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, South Central Rwd North Burleigh has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does South Central Rwd North Burleigh serve?

South Central Rwd North Burleigh serves approximately 10,400 people across 7 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does South Central Rwd North Burleigh get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,889
Unknown Material
2,566
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: 10,400
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?
South Central Rwd North Burleigh meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Central Rwd North Burleigh serve?
South Central Rwd North Burleigh serves approximately 10,400 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is South Central Rwd North Burleigh's water source?
South Central Rwd North Burleigh draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Central Rwd North Burleigh's service area?
The South Central Rwd North Burleigh service area has a median household income of $78,671. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Central Rwd North Burleigh get its water?
South Central Rwd North Burleigh'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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