Bismarck Water Quality
North Dakota
The tap water in Bismarck, North Dakota is served by 9 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 90,693 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Bismarck, North Dakota is delivered through 9 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 90,693 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Bismarck shows 5 total violations across all 9 systems, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000, 5000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the North Dakota drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BISMARCK CITY OF | 72,417 | 0 | Clean |
| SOUTH CENTRAL RWD NORTH BURLEIGH | 10,400 | 0 | Clean |
| SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT | 3,700 | 0 | Clean |
| SOUTH CENTRAL RWD-EMMONS | 3,650 | 0 | Clean |
| IMPERIAL VALLEY WATER CO | 345 | 0 | Clean |
| DAKOTA ADVENTIST ACADEMY | 80 | 1 | Health |
| HAGUE CITY OF | 71 | 0 | Clean |
| RAINBOW ESTATES | 30 | 4 | Health |
| NORTHWESTERN AREA WATER SUPPLY | 0 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 8000 | 2023-11-29 |
| 8000 | 2023-11-29 |
| 8000 | 2023-01-18 |
| 8000 | 2023-01-18 |
| 5000 | 1994-07-01 |
TRI Facilities in Bismarck
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Bobcat-Doosan | 67.0K lbs |
| Knife River North Central Bismarck Rock Island | 560 lbs |
| Hubbard Feeds Inc | 0 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.