Water System Report ND

Agassiz Water Users District

EPA ID: ND1801056 ยท 3,438 people served ยท 15 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Agassiz Water Users District (ND1801056): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Agassiz Water Users District earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 3,438 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,438
People Served
15
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00311 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Agassiz Water Users District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,688
Median Household Income
70,383
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
58th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Agassiz Water Users District serves a community with a median household income of $74,688 and an estimated 70,383 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

Agassiz Water Users District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
61th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 61th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,040
PFAS Treatment $133
Total Estimated Cost $2,373

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,373 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Agassiz Water Users District (EPA ID: ND1801056) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 3,438 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 14 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00311 mg/L No N/A

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

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.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Agassiz Water Users District (ND1801056) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agassiz Water Users District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Agassiz Water Users District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Agassiz Water Users District serve?

Agassiz Water Users District serves approximately 3,438 people across 15 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does Agassiz Water Users District 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Agassiz Water Users District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Agassiz Water Users District serve?
Agassiz Water Users District serves approximately 3,438 people with drinking water across 15 ZIP codes.
What is Agassiz Water Users District's water source?
Agassiz Water Users District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Agassiz Water Users District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00311 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Agassiz Water Users District's service area?
The Agassiz Water Users District service area has a median household income of $74,688. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Agassiz Water Users District get its water?
Agassiz Water Users District'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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