Water System Report ND

City of Minto

EPA ID: ND5000691 · 604 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Minto — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 604 residents.

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

604
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,693
Median Household Income
1,573
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Minto serves a community with a median household income of $83,693 and an estimated 1,573 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Minto'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Walsh 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Portland
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City of New England
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C 1 violation
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D 2 violations
City of Center
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C 3 violations
City of Turtle Lake
581 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

MINTO CITY OF (EPA ID: ND5000691) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 604 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 Minto (ND5000691) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Minto water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Minto serve?

City of Minto serves approximately 604 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Minto 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
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
102
Unknown Material
247
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 604
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 Minto 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 Minto serve?
City of Minto serves approximately 604 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Minto's water source?
City of Minto draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Minto's service area?
The City of Minto service area has a median household income of $83,693. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Minto get its water?
City of Minto'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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