Water System Report ND

City of Forman

EPA ID: ND4100357 · 504 people served · 2 ZIP codes

City of Forman carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 504 residents.

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

504
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,000
Median Household Income
1,095
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Forman serves a community with a median household income of $70,000 and an estimated 1,095 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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 Forman'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sargent 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

City of Rolette
484 people
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City of Fessenden
479 people
0 violations
City of Richardton
529 people
C 0 violations
City of Towner
479 people
C 5 violations
City of Argusville
475 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

FORMAN CITY OF (EPA ID: ND4100357) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 504 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Forman (ND4100357) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Forman water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Forman serve?

City of Forman serves approximately 504 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Forman 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:

4
Confirmed Lead
8
Galvanized — Replacement Required
184
Unknown Material
56
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 504
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 Forman 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 Forman serve?
City of Forman serves approximately 504 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Forman's water source?
City of Forman draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Forman's service area?
The City of Forman service area has a median household income of $70,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Forman get its water?
City of Forman'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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