Water System Report ND

City of Larimore

EPA ID: ND1800550 · 1,346 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: City of Larimore — zero violations, five years, 1,346 served.

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

1,346
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$214K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,155
Median Household Income
1,955
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Larimore serves a community with a median household income of $93,155 and an estimated 1,955 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% 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 Larimore'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grand Forks 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

City of Larimore (EPA ID: ND1800550) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 1,346 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58251 in Larimore.

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 Larimore (ND1800550) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Larimore water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Larimore serve?

City of Larimore serves approximately 1,346 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Larimore get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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:

5
Confirmed Lead
12
Galvanized — Replacement Required
115
Unknown Material
445
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,346
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 Larimore 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 Larimore serve?
City of Larimore serves approximately 1,346 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Larimore's water source?
City of Larimore draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Larimore's service area?
The City of Larimore service area has a median household income of $93,155. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Larimore get its water?
City of Larimore'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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