A83/100
BOTTINEAU CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,211 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
ND0500099
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.49 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1994.
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 BOTTINEAU CITY OF
Is BOTTINEAU CITY OF water safe to drink?
BOTTINEAU CITY OF water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BOTTINEAU CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in BOTTINEAU CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BOTTINEAU CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BOTTINEAU CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1994. Violation types include TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BOTTINEAU CITY OF serve?
BOTTINEAU CITY OF serves approximately 2,211 people, North Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Bottineau.
What type of water does BOTTINEAU CITY OF provide?
BOTTINEAU CITY OF sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ND0500099.
How does BOTTINEAU CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
BOTTINEAU CITY OF scores 83/100 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.