Water System Report ND

Cass Rural Water District Fargo

EPA ID: ND0901483 · 4,242 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Cass Rural Water District Fargo has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 4,242 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

4,242
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$319K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cass Rural Water District Fargo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,893
Median Household Income
1,654
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cass Rural Water District Fargo serves a community with a median household income of $105,893 and an estimated 1,654 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Cass Rural Water District Fargo'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

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.

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

Southeast Wud (east)
4,225 people
C 7 violations
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4,284 people
D 0 violations
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0 violations
Mckenzie County Wrd
3,895 people
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Cass Rural Water District Fargo (EPA ID: ND0901483) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 4,242 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58051 in Kindred.

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 Cass Rural Water District Fargo (ND0901483) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass Rural Water District Fargo water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cass Rural Water District Fargo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cass Rural Water District Fargo serve?

Cass Rural Water District Fargo serves approximately 4,242 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does Cass Rural Water District Fargo get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
5/2/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.3 ppt

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
185
Unknown Material
5,033
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,242
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?
Cass Rural Water District Fargo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cass Rural Water District Fargo serve?
Cass Rural Water District Fargo serves approximately 4,242 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cass Rural Water District Fargo's water source?
Cass Rural Water District Fargo draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cass Rural Water District Fargo's service area?
The Cass Rural Water District Fargo service area has a median household income of $105,893. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cass Rural Water District Fargo get its water?
Cass Rural Water District Fargo'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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