Stutsman Rural Water District
EPA ID: ND4701303 · 5,550 people served · 24 ZIP codes
2 open EPA findings remain on record at Stutsman Rural Water District — the utility supplies approximately 5,550 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Stutsman Rural Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Stutsman Rural Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,886 and an estimated 28,348 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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 64th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Stutsman Rural Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1006 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 24 ZIP codes across 22 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 18, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1006 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 23, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 1006 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58421 | 0.0139 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58472 | 0.00448 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58433 | 0.00206 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58496 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58467 | 0.00194 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58424 | 0.00141 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58443 | 0.00139 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58442 | 0.00126 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58486 | 0.00083 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58454 | 0.00082 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58483 | 0.00068 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58456 | 0.00051 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 58492 | 0.00051 mg/L | No | N/A |
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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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 23 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 58401 — Jamestown
- 58402 — Jamestown
- 58405 — Jamestown
- 58420 — Buchanan
- 58421 — Carrington
- 58424 — Cleveland
- 58426 — Courtenay
- 58433 — Edgeley
- 58442 — Gackle
- 58443 — Glenfield
- 58454 — Jud
- 58455 — Kensal
- 58456 — Kulm
- 58464 — Mchenry
- 58467 — Medina
- 58472 — Montpelier
- 58475 — Pettibone
- 58476 — Pingree
- 58481 — Spiritwood
- 58483 — Streeter
- 58486 — Sykeston
- 58492 — Wimbledon
- 58496 — Woodworth
- 58497 — Ypsilanti
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?
Stutsman Rural Water District has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Stutsman Rural Water District serve?
Stutsman Rural Water District serves approximately 5,550 people across 24 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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
What You Can Do
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