City of Cavalier
EPA ID: ND3400170 · 1,302 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, City of Cavalier sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,302 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Cavalier Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Cavalier serves a community with a median household income of $61,875 and an estimated 2,215 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 Cavalier'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.
About 1% of homes in Pembina County, North Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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 Cavalier (EPA ID: ND3400170) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 1,302 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 58220 in Cavalier.
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
- 58220 — Cavalier
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cavalier (ND3400170) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Cavalier water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Cavalier has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Cavalier serve?
City of Cavalier serves approximately 1,302 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.
Where does City of Cavalier 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:
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.