A99/100
Bemidji — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,147 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1040002
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1998.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About Bemidji
Is Bemidji water safe to drink?
Bemidji water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Bemidji detected?
66 contaminants were tested in Bemidji's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Bemidji have any EPA violations?
Yes, Bemidji has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1998. Violation types include MR.
How many people does Bemidji serve?
Bemidji serves approximately 15,147 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Bemidji provide?
Bemidji sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1040002.
How does Bemidji compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Bemidji scores 99/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.