Water System Report ND

Greater Ramsey Water District

EPA ID: ND3601424 ยท 5,280 people served ยท 17 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Greater Ramsey Water District (ND3601424): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Greater Ramsey Water District has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 5,280 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,280
People Served
17
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00204 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Greater Ramsey Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,583
Median Household Income
20,555
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
52th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greater Ramsey Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,583 and an estimated 20,555 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Greater Ramsey 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 83% 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 $1,235
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,435

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

Greater Ramsey Water District (EPA ID: ND3601424) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 5,280 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 17 ZIP codes across 17 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
0.00204 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Greater Ramsey Water District (ND3601424) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greater Ramsey Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Greater Ramsey 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 Greater Ramsey Water District serve?

Greater Ramsey Water District serves approximately 5,280 people across 17 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does Greater Ramsey Water District 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?
Greater Ramsey 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 Greater Ramsey Water District serve?
Greater Ramsey Water District serves approximately 5,280 people with drinking water across 17 ZIP codes.
What is Greater Ramsey Water District's water source?
Greater Ramsey Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Greater Ramsey Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00204 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Greater Ramsey Water District's service area?
The Greater Ramsey Water District service area has a median household income of $66,583. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Greater Ramsey Water District get its water?
Greater Ramsey 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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