Water Quality: FARGO, ND
1 water system • 120,762 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
FARGO is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 120,762 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. FARGO's violation count is 64% below the national average for North Dakota. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Water Systems Serving FARGO
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARGO CITY OF | ND0900336 | Surface Water | 120,762 | 16 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.