Mckenzie County Wrd
EPA ID: ND2701477 · 3,895 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mckenzie County Wrd (ND2701477): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Mckenzie County Wrd shows no violations; the system serves about 3,895 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mckenzie County Wrd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mckenzie County Wrd have a median household income of $84,849 and about 16,439 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mckenzie County Wrd's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 71th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Mckenzie County Wrd (EPA ID: ND2701477) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 3,895 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 58634 - Grassy Butte
- 58763 - New Town
- 58831 - Alexander
- 58835 - Arnegard
- 58838 - Cartwright
- 58847 - Keene
- 58854 - Watford City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mckenzie County Wrd (ND2701477) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mckenzie County Wrd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mckenzie County Wrd 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 Mckenzie County Wrd serve?
Mckenzie County Wrd serves approximately 3,895 people across 7 ZIP codes in North Dakota.
Where does Mckenzie County Wrd get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mckenzie County Wrd Water Quality Report, ND. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd2701477/
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