Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Fargo, ND tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Fargo, ND water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- ND
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Fargo, ND's drinking water comes from surface water, drawn from 2 sources.
Source
- RED RIVER
- SHEYENNE RIVER
Treatment
- TREATMENT PLANT- CONVENTIONAL
- TREATMENT PLANT-MEMBRANE
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based4 violations on record · most recent Jan 2018resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based4 violations on record · most recent Apr 1997resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–9.1 ug/LRangeAt the tap | None set | Approaching the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0–18.05 ug/LRangeAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–10.48 ug/LRangeAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 2.74–2.95 mg/LRangeAt the tap | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 2.34 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.0687 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 42.3 mg/LReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 0.01 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0.01 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 0.517–0.625 mg/LRangeAt the tap | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 360 mg/LReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 407 mg/LReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 489 mg/LReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 120 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 9.28Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1060 uS/cmReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 13.1 mg/LReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 657 mg/LReported levelAt the tap | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Fargo, ND's water
+Is Fargo, ND tap water safe to drink in 2024?
Every one of the 18 contaminants measured in Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Fargo, ND tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning physical & aggregate, metals, and disinfection byproducts. 3 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Are any contaminants in Fargo, ND tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Bromate. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Fargo, ND's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.