Water System Report ND

City of Devils Lake

EPA ID: ND3600231 ยท 7,141 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Devils Lake (ND3600231): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, City of Devils Lake has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 7,141 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,141
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00196 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Devils Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,688
Median Household Income
10,046
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Devils Lake serves a community with a median household income of $58,688 and an estimated 10,046 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Devils Lake'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 Devils Lake (EPA ID: ND3600231) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 7,141 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58301 in Devils Lake.

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
0.00196 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.

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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 City of Devils Lake (ND3600231) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Devils Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Devils Lake 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 City of Devils Lake serve?

City of Devils Lake serves approximately 7,141 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Devils Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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

Should I use a water filter?
City of Devils Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Devils Lake serve?
City of Devils Lake serves approximately 7,141 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Devils Lake's water source?
City of Devils Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Devils Lake's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00196 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Devils Lake's service area?
The City of Devils Lake service area has a median household income of $58,688. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Devils Lake get its water?
City of Devils Lake'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Devils Lake Water Quality Report, ND. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd3600231/
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