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Ward, ND

Low Risk (22/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Ward in North Dakota · Population: 69,232

TRI sites such as US Dod Usaf Minot Afb; SDWIS systems such as NORTH PRAIRIE RWD-SYSTEM 1&2; NORTH PRAIRIE RWD-SYSTEM III; SURREY CITY OF; NPL sites such as Minot Landfill anchor Ward, ND's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Ward include SAWYER CITY OF, while US Dod Usaf Minot Afb leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 152 in 2024.

Burden score 22/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Ward -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Ward, ND: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+17.8%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+17.8%

185 lb → 218 lb, every facility that filed

  • Ward, ND's total reported releases rose from 185 lb in 2022 to 218 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ward, ND's off-site transfers rose from 185 lb in 2022 to 218 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
69,232
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
21.6K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 298 (81%) 59 7 152
2023 244 (67%) 101 13 278
2022 315 (88%) 44 0 79
2021 284 (79%) 62 10 173
2020 344 (94%) 22 0 73
2024 Good Air Quality: 81% of days
Unhealthy days: 9
Median AQI: 37

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in North Dakota, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORTH PRAIRIE RWD-SYSTEM 1&2 7,748 0
NORTH PRAIRIE RWD-SYSTEM III 2,742 0
SURREY CITY OF 1,365 0
UPPER SOURIS WATER DISTRICT-SYSTEM I 1,296 0
BURLINGTON CITY OF 1,060 0
KENMARE CITY OF 961 0
BERTHOLD CITY OF 454 0
WEST RIVER WATER AND SEWER 450 0
SAWYER CITY OF 357 1
UPPER SOURIS WATER DISTRICT-SYSTEM II 230 0
PLAZA CITY OF 171 0
MAKOTI CITY OF 154 0
NORTH PRAIRIE RWD SYSTEM IV 30 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 US Dod Usaf Minot Afb 21.6K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Minot Landfill Deleted NPL Site 33.58

Cities in Ward (8)

Minot Afb
1 facilities · 0 water
Minot
0 facilities · 6 water
Kenmare
0 facilities · 3 water
Berthold
0 facilities · 1 water
Burlington
0 facilities · 1 water
Makoti
0 facilities · 1 water
Sawyer
0 facilities · 1 water
Surrey
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Ward, North Dakota? ▼
Ward, ND has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Ward? ▼
Yes, Ward, ND has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Ward? ▼
Ward, ND has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 21.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Ward? ▼
In 2024, Ward, ND recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 152. 81% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Ward? ▼
Ward, ND has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Ward? ▼
Environmental compliance in Ward, North Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Dakota state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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