Physical & aggregate · 2024
Alkalinity in Fargo, ND tap water
Fargo, ND's 2024 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level At the tap | 18 mg/L | None set |
Range At the tap | 0–18 mg/L | None set |
Reported level At the tap | 407 mg/L | None set |
Range At the tap | 205–407 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in Fargo, ND tap water?
Yes — Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 407 mg/L. Fargo, ND's 2024 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Fargo, ND water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/nd/fargo/2024/source.