Health Violations Found ND 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
1,275
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00258 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$67,250
Median Household Income
11,889
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
52th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
69th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Southeast Wud (west) compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1006 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.006 mg/L
Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Rolla
1,280 people
D 1 violation
D 0 violations
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1,302 people
0 violations
City of Washburn
1,246 people
C 0 violations
City of Mapleton
1,320 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $950
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $50
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 9 remain unresolved.

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.

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,065
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,275
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Southeast Wud (west) safe to drink?
Southeast Wud (west) has a C safety grade based on 17 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Southeast Wud (west)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1006, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Southeast Wud (west) serve?
Southeast Wud (west) serves approximately 1,275 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Southeast Wud (west)'s water source?
Southeast Wud (west) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Southeast Wud (west)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00258 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Southeast Wud (west)'s service area?
The Southeast Wud (west) service area has a median household income of $67,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Southeast Wud (west) get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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