Water System Report ND

City of Tioga

EPA ID: ND5300936 · 2,202 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for City of Tioga: clean, five years, 2,202 residents.

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

2,202
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,279
Median Household Income
2,294
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Tioga serves a community with a median household income of $69,279 and an estimated 2,294 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?

Surface Water

City of Tioga's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Mountrail 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Dakota

City of Bottineau
2,211 people
B 0 violations
City of Lisbon
2,154 people
D 1 violation
City of Carrington
2,065 people
D 0 violations
City of Hazen
2,411 people
B 0 violations
D 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

TIOGA CITY OF (EPA ID: ND5300936) is a community water system in North Dakota that serves approximately 2,202 people from surface water 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Tioga (ND5300936) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Tioga water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Tioga serve?

City of Tioga serves approximately 2,202 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Dakota.

Where does City of Tioga get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

1
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
858
Unknown Material
80
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: 2,202
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 Tioga 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 Tioga serve?
City of Tioga serves approximately 2,202 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Tioga's water source?
City of Tioga draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Tioga's service area?
The City of Tioga service area has a median household income of $69,279. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Tioga get its water?
City of Tioga's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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