Water Quality in Fargo, ND (58048)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 58048.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

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Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

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) ✓

Hunter City Of

Purchased groundwater 261 people served

3 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 3.19 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations

All resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring

1 violation

Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

2.34 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Fargo (58048) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.