Water System Report ND

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

354
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,250
Median Household Income
622
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

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 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
192
Unknown Material
109
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: 354
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 Kulm 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 Kulm serve?
City of Kulm serves approximately 354 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Kulm's water source?
City of Kulm draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Kulm's service area?
The City of Kulm 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 City of Kulm get its water?
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.
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