Historical Compliance Records ND 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

City of Ellendale

EPA ID: ND1100306 ยท 1,394 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Ellendale (ND1100306): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. City of Ellendale's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,394 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,394
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,008
Median Household Income
1,665
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Ellendale have a median household income of $56,008 and about 1,665 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Ellendale's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

City of Park River
1,403 people
0 violations
City of Bowman
1,470 people
1 violation
City of Rolla
1,280 people
1 violation
Southeast Wud (west)
1,275 people
0 violations
City of Hillsboro
1,603 people
1 violation

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 Ellendale (EPA ID: ND1100306) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 1,394 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58436 in Ellendale.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Ellendale (ND1100306) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Ellendale water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Ellendale; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Ellendale serve?

City of Ellendale serves approximately 1,394 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Ellendale get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Ellendale serve? ▼
City of Ellendale serves approximately 1,394 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Ellendale's water source? ▼
City of Ellendale draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Ellendale's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0019 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Ellendale? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Ellendale have a median household income of $56,008 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Ellendale get its water? ▼
City of Ellendale's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. 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 Ellendale (ND): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd1100306/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-nd1100306,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Ellendale (ND): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd1100306/}
}

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 Ellendale (EPA ID: ND1100306) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

Home › Water Systems › North Dakota › City of Ellendale

Get safety alerts for City of Ellendale, North Dakota

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Violations found - check filter options Free tool - no phone call required.