City of New Salem
EPA ID: ND3000736 · 946 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of New Salem has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 946 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of New Salem Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of New Salem serves a community with a median household income of $76,250 and an estimated 1,850 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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 New Salem'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.
About 0% of homes in Morton 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Dakota
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 New Salem (EPA ID: ND3000736) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 946 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 58563 in New Salem.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 58563 — New Salem
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of New Salem (ND3000736) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of New Salem water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of New Salem has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of New Salem serve?
City of New Salem serves approximately 946 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.
Where does City of New Salem get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.