Water System Report ND

City of Hankinson

EPA ID: ND3900443 · 919 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for City of Hankinson shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 919 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

919
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,357
Median Household Income
1,471
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hankinson serves a community with a median household income of $80,357 and an estimated 1,471 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

City of Hankinson'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 5% of homes in Richland 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 Hankinson (EPA ID: ND3900443) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 919 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58041 in Hankinson.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 City of Hankinson (ND3900443) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hankinson water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Hankinson has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Hankinson serve?

City of Hankinson serves approximately 919 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Hankinson 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:

17
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
186
Unknown Material
481
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 919
Reported to North Dakota

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Hankinson 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 Hankinson serve?
City of Hankinson serves approximately 919 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Hankinson's water source?
City of Hankinson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hankinson's service area?
The City of Hankinson service area has a median household income of $80,357. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Hankinson get its water?
City of Hankinson'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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