Water Quality in Fargo, ND (58047)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 58047.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,636

Population

9

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Fargo City Of

Surface water 120,762 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.34 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Fargo City Of

Purchased surface water 34,858 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Horace City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 1,641 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Horseshoe Bend

Purchased groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.03 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sleepy Hollow Water Company

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Riverdale Subdivision

Groundwater 88 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2376 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Fradets Orchard Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 56 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.93 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Acres Water Co

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 8.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Knickerbocker Liquor Locker

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2376 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Fargo (58047) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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