Water System Report ND

City of Kenmare

EPA ID: ND5100515 · 961 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, City of Kenmare has stayed completely violation-free for its 961 residents.

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

961
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,563
Median Household Income
1,583
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Kenmare serves a community with a median household income of $71,563 and an estimated 1,583 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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 Kenmare'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 0% of homes in Ward 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Beach
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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

City of Kenmare (EPA ID: ND5100515) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 961 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 58746 in Kenmare.

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 Kenmare (ND5100515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Kenmare water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Kenmare serve?

City of Kenmare serves approximately 961 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does City of Kenmare 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:

32
Confirmed Lead
19
Galvanized — Replacement Required
286
Unknown Material
203
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 961
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 Kenmare 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 Kenmare serve?
City of Kenmare serves approximately 961 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Kenmare's water source?
City of Kenmare draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Kenmare's service area?
The City of Kenmare service area has a median household income of $71,563. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Kenmare get its water?
City of Kenmare'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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