Water System Report ND

City of Montpelier

EPA ID: ND4701151 · 87 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: City of Montpelier — zero violations, five years, 87 served.

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

87
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$102,386
Median Household Income
693
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Montpelier serves a community with a median household income of $102,386 and an estimated 693 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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 Montpelier'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
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Stutsman 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

City of Dodge
87 people
D 0 violations
0 violations
City of Zeeland
86 people
C 2 violations
City of Verona
85 people
0 violations
City of Ryder
85 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 Montpelier (EPA ID: ND4701151) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 87 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 Montpelier (ND4701151) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Montpelier water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Montpelier serve?

City of Montpelier serves approximately 87 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Montpelier 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
52
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 87
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 Montpelier 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 Montpelier serve?
City of Montpelier serves approximately 87 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Montpelier's water source?
City of Montpelier draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Montpelier's service area?
The City of Montpelier service area has a median household income of $102,386. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Montpelier get its water?
City of Montpelier'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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