A100/100
BISMARCK CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 72,417 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
ND0800080
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 BISMARCK CITY OF
Is BISMARCK CITY OF water safe to drink?
BISMARCK CITY OF water receives a grade of A (100/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BISMARCK CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BISMARCK CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BISMARCK CITY OF have any EPA violations?
No, BISMARCK CITY OF has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does BISMARCK CITY OF serve?
BISMARCK CITY OF serves approximately 72,417 people, North Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Bismarck.
What type of water does BISMARCK CITY OF provide?
BISMARCK CITY OF sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is ND0800080.
How does BISMARCK CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
BISMARCK CITY OF scores 100/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Dakota state page for a full comparison of water systems.