Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West)
EPA ID: ND3001489 · 43 people served · 2 ZIP codes
EPA data: Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) — zero violations, five years, 43 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) serves a community with a median household income of $81,008 and an estimated 29,680 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West)'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 2% of homes in Stark 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 60th 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
Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) (EPA ID: ND3001489) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 43 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) (ND3001489) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) serve?
Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) serves approximately 43 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Dakota.
Where does Southwest Water Authority-tower Hill (missouri West) 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:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
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.