Water System Report ND

City of Tower City

EPA ID: ND0900945 · 253 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, City of Tower City has stayed completely violation-free for its 253 residents.

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

253
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,635
Median Household Income
8,543
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Tower City serves a community with a median household income of $86,635 and an estimated 8,543 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Tower City's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cass 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

City of Davenport
252 people
C 3 violations
City of Hope
258 people
0 violations
City of Hunter
261 people
C 3 violations
City of Lansford
245 people
C 0 violations
City of Grenora
244 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Tower City (EPA ID: ND0900945) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 253 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 City of Tower City (ND0900945) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Tower City water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Tower City has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Tower City serve?

City of Tower City serves approximately 253 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Tower City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

4
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
45
Unknown Material
80
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 253
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?
City of Tower City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Tower City serve?
City of Tower City serves approximately 253 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Tower City's water source?
City of Tower City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Tower City's service area?
The City of Tower City service area has a median household income of $86,635. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Tower City get its water?
City of Tower City's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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