City of Hope
EPA ID: ND4600487 · 258 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Hope posted zero EPA violations serving 258 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Hope Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Hope serves a community with a median household income of $61,250 and an estimated 646 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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 Hope'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 0% of homes in Steele 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
City of Hope (EPA ID: ND4600487) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 258 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 58046 in Hope.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 58046 — Hope
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Hope (ND4600487) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Hope water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Hope has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Hope serve?
City of Hope serves approximately 258 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.
Where does City of Hope 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.