City of Kulm
EPA ID: ND2300535 · 354 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring history at City of Kulm shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 354 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Kulm Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Kulm serves a community with a median household income of $67,250 and an estimated 622 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?
City of Kulm'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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Kulm (EPA ID: ND2300535) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 354 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 58456 in Kulm.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 58456 — Kulm
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Kulm (ND2300535) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Kulm water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Kulm has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Kulm serve?
City of Kulm serves approximately 354 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.
Where does City of Kulm 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:
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.