Water System Report ND

Tri-county Water District

EPA ID: ND3201072 · 2,501 people served · 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tri-county Water District (ND3201072): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Tri-county Water District has supplied tap water to 2,501 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,501
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00116 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tri-county Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,982
Median Household Income
7,942
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tri-county Water District serves a community with a median household income of $75,982 and an estimated 7,942 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Tri-county Water District'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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,100
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

Tri-county Water District (EPA ID: ND3201072) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 2,501 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 12 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00116 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tri-county Water District (ND3201072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri-county Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tri-county Water District 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 Tri-county Water District serve?

Tri-county Water District serves approximately 2,501 people across 12 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does Tri-county Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Tri-county Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Tri-county Water District serve?
Tri-county Water District serves approximately 2,501 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Tri-county Water District's water source?
Tri-county Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tri-county Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00116 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tri-county Water District's service area?
The Tri-county Water District service area has a median household income of $75,982. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tri-county Water District get its water?
Tri-county Water District'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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