Water System Report OK

Fargo

EPA ID: OK2002303 · 326 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Fargo has stayed completely violation-free for its 326 residents.

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

326
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fargo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,625
Median Household Income
464
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fargo serves a community with a median household income of $75,625 and an estimated 464 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Fargo'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ellis County, Oklahoma 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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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

Fargo (EPA ID: OK2002303) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 326 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73840 in Fargo.

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 Fargo (OK2002303) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fargo water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Fargo serve?

Fargo serves approximately 326 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Fargo 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
2
Unknown Material
159
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 2017-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 326
Reported to Oklahoma

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?
Fargo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fargo serve?
Fargo serves approximately 326 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fargo's water source?
Fargo draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fargo's service area?
The Fargo service area has a median household income of $75,625. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fargo get its water?
Fargo'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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