A94/100
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,070 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
ND2001061
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.75 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 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 DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH
Is DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH water safe to drink?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH water receives a grade of A (94/100), 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 DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH detected?
2 contaminants were tested in DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH have any EPA violations?
No, DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH serve?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH serves approximately 1,070 people, North Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Sharon.
What type of water does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH provide?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ND2001061.
How does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT NORTH scores 94/100 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.