Minot
Is Minot tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Minot scores 98/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 3 local systems in Minot. We found 16 total violations (11 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Minot?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Filter or no filter for Minot water? Here's what the data says.
Baby Formula Safety
What new parents in Minot should know about tap water safety.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Minot, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. The high safety score (98/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Minot
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Minot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minot tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Minot scores 98/100.
How many water systems serve Minot?
Minot is served by 3 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Minot?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Minot.
What is the water quality score for Minot?
The water quality score for Minot is 98 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 3 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Minot?
The top contaminants detected in Minot include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Minot Water Quality Summary
Minot, ND receives a water quality score of 98/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 3 public water systems serving the area.
Minot's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Minot's score of 98 is 6 points above the North Dakota state average of 92, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Residents and prospective homebuyers in Minot can find confidence in how this mid-size North Dakota city manages its public drinking water. A small number of local distribution systems consistently achieve stellar compliance ratings, showing resilience against the agricultural and oil and gas activities that characterize the surrounding Great Plains and Bakken region. This track record of high performance suggests that the local tap water remains highly reliable and well-protected from regional industrial and farming activities.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our North Dakota water quality rankings report →
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