Water System Report ND

Stutsman Rural Water District

EPA ID: ND4701303 ยท 5,550 people served ยท 23 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Stutsman Rural Water District (ND4701303): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Stutsman Rural Water District has supplied tap water to 5,550 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,550
People Served
23
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00222 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$122K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stutsman Rural Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,886
Median Household Income
28,246
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
49th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stutsman Rural Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,886 and an estimated 28,246 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Stutsman Rural 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
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,091
Flood Insurance $932
Water Filtration $14
Total Estimated Cost $2,036

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

Stutsman Rural Water District (EPA ID: ND4701303) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 5,550 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 23 ZIP codes across 22 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
0.00222 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 Stutsman Rural Water District (ND4701303) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stutsman Rural Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Stutsman Rural 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 Stutsman Rural Water District serve?

Stutsman Rural Water District serves approximately 5,550 people across 23 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does Stutsman Rural 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?
Stutsman Rural 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 Stutsman Rural Water District serve?
Stutsman Rural Water District serves approximately 5,550 people with drinking water across 23 ZIP codes.
What is Stutsman Rural Water District's water source?
Stutsman Rural Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Stutsman Rural Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00222 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Stutsman Rural Water District's service area?
The Stutsman Rural Water District service area has a median household income of $74,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stutsman Rural Water District get its water?
Stutsman Rural 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Stutsman Rural Water District Water Quality Report, ND. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd4701303/
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