A92/100
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,135 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
ND2001121
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 SOUTH
Is DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH water safe to drink?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH water receives a grade of A (92/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH serve?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH serves approximately 1,135 people, North Dakota.
What type of water does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH provide?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ND2001121.
How does DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
DAKOTA RURAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH scores 92/100 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.