Southeast Wud (west)
EPA ID: ND1101442 · 1,275 people served · 14 ZIP codes
Southeast Wud (west)'s current EPA file includes 9 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,275 residents across its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Southeast Wud (west) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Southeast Wud (west) serves a community with a median household income of $67,250 and an estimated 11,889 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Southeast Wud (west)'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.
About 2% of homes in LaMoure 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 69th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Southeast Wud (west) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1006 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Southeast Wud (west) (EPA ID: ND1101442) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 1,275 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 14 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1006 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 27, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 17, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1006 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1006 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 27, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1006 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1006 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58495 | 0.00258 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58441 | 0.00238 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58415 | 0.0019 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58561 | 0.00117 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58439 | 0.00052 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 58415 — Berlin
- 58431 — Dickey
- 58433 — Edgeley
- 58436 — Ellendale
- 58439 — Forbes
- 58441 — Fullerton
- 58454 — Jud
- 58456 — Kulm
- 58458 — Lamoure
- 58466 — Marion
- 58472 — Montpelier
- 58474 — Oakes
- 58495 — Wishek
- 58561 — Napoleon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Southeast Wud (west) (ND1101442) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Wud (west) water safe to drink?
Southeast Wud (west) has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Southeast Wud (west) serve?
Southeast Wud (west) serves approximately 1,275 people across 14 ZIP codes in North Dakota.
Where does Southeast Wud (west) 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:
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.
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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