Current Noncompliance ND

City of Horace

EPA ID: ND0900488 ยท 1,641 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Horace (ND0900488): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. City of Horace has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 1,641 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 61
Avg Safety Score
1,641
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$418K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$142,216
Median Household Income
5,136
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Horace have a median household income of $142,216 and about 5,136 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

17 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

C 1 violation
City of Hillsboro
1,603 people
1 violation
City of Harvey
1,783 people
0 violations
City of Bowman
1,470 people
1 violation
City of Mayville
1,858 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 13, 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 3 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

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 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

Is water from City of Horace safe to drink? ▼
City of Horace has 3 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, 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 Horace serve? ▼
City of Horace serves approximately 1,641 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Horace's water source? ▼
City of Horace draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Horace's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Horace? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Horace have a median household income of $142,216 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Horace get its water? ▼
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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Horace (ND): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd0900488/
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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 Horace (EPA ID: ND0900488) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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