Disinfection byproducts · 2024
Bromate in Fargo, ND tap water
Fargo, ND's 2024 Bromate level is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit — measured but not in violation.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level At the tap | 3 ug/L | None set |
Range At the tap | 0–9.1 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Bromate
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.
Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
People also ask
+Is there Bromate in Fargo, ND tap water?
Yes — Fargo, ND's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromate at 0–9.1 ug/L. Fargo, ND's 2024 Bromate level is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit — measured but not in violation.
+What's the federal limit for Bromate in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Bromate. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Bromate?
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
+Where does this Bromate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Bromate 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.