City of Horace
EPA ID: ND0900488 · 1,641 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Horace (ND0900488): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Current EPA status: City of Horace, 1 open violation, 1,641 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Horace Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Horace serves a community with a median household income of $142,216 and an estimated 5,136 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Horace'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Horace compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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 Horace (EPA ID: ND0900488) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 1,641 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 58047 in Horace.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 13, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 58047 - Horace
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Horace (ND0900488) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Horace water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of Horace serve?
City of Horace serves approximately 1,641 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.
Where does City of Horace get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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