Water System Report ND

Upper Souris Water District-system Ii

EPA ID: ND5101130 · 230 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Upper Souris Water District-system Ii stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 230 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

230
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 Upper Souris Water District-system Ii 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 Upper Souris Water District-system Ii 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

Upper Souris Water District-system Ii'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

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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

Upper Souris Water District-system Ii (EPA ID: ND5101130) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 230 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 Upper Souris Water District-system Ii (ND5101130) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper Souris Water District-system Ii water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Upper Souris Water District-system Ii has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Upper Souris Water District-system Ii serve?

Upper Souris Water District-system Ii serves approximately 230 people across 1 ZIP code in North Dakota.

Where does Upper Souris Water District-system Ii 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
100
Unknown Material
29
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

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: 230
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?
Upper Souris Water District-system Ii meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Upper Souris Water District-system Ii serve?
Upper Souris Water District-system Ii serves approximately 230 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Upper Souris Water District-system Ii's water source?
Upper Souris Water District-system Ii draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Upper Souris Water District-system Ii's service area?
The Upper Souris Water District-system Ii 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 Upper Souris Water District-system Ii get its water?
Upper Souris Water District-system Ii'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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