Walsh Rural Water District
EPA ID: ND5001075 · 3,000 people served · 10 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Walsh Rural Water District (ND5001075): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Walsh Rural Water District shows no violations; the system serves about 3,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Walsh Rural Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Walsh Rural Water District have a median household income of $74,773 and about 11,515 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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?
Walsh Rural Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Dakota
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Walsh Rural Water District (EPA ID: ND5001075) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
10 of 10 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 58210 - Adams
- 58225 - Drayton
- 58231 - Fordville
- 58233 - Forest River
- 58237 - Grafton
- 58243 - Hoople
- 58261 - Minto
- 58270 - Park River
- 58273 - Pisek
- 58276 - Saint Thomas
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Walsh Rural Water District (ND5001075) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walsh Rural Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Walsh 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 Walsh Rural Water District serve?
Walsh Rural Water District serves approximately 3,000 people across 10 ZIP codes in North Dakota.
Where does Walsh Rural Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walsh Rural Water District Water Quality Report, ND. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nd5001075/
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