B67/100
CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,504 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
ND5201309
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.36 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2005.
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 CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT
Is CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT serve?
CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 3,504 people, North Dakota.
What type of water does CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT provide?
CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ND5201309.
How does CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT scores 67/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Dakota state page for a full comparison of water systems.