PFAS Contamination in North Dakota
37 contamination sites tracked
North Dakota has 37 identified PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA monitoring data. PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in water supplies, soil, and industrial sites across the state. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances persist in the environment and pose potential health risks. Use the map to explore specific sites or contact a remediation professional for help.
North Dakota PFAS affecting your Bakken area operations or agricultural water supply? Connect with energy industry and agricultural contamination specialists.
Get a Free Assessment →North Dakota's PFAS contamination centers on Minot Air Force Base and potential sources from the state's expanding energy industry. Minot AFB, a strategic nuclear facility, has documented soil and groundwater contamination from firefighting foam use, threatening the Souris River watershed and surrounding agricultural communities. The base's critical mission and decades of operations have created contamination requiring specialized remediation approaches.
The Bakken oil field development has raised concerns about potential PFAS sources from hydraulic fracturing operations and associated industrial activities. North Dakota's extensive agricultural economy faces risks from contaminated groundwater affecting livestock operations and crop irrigation across the High Plains region. The state's harsh climate and deep groundwater systems create unique technical challenges for contamination assessment and remediation.
Key Facts
- Minot AFB contamination threatens Souris River watershed and agricultural communities
- Bakken oil field development raises concerns about hydraulic fracturing sources
- Harsh climate and deep groundwater create unique technical remediation challenges
State Regulations
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality follows EPA guidelines with enhanced monitoring requirements for military installations and energy industry facilities. The state provides technical assistance for agricultural operations and coordinates with upstream Canadian provinces on watershed protection.
Cities (24)
Sites (37)
BELCOURT-TURTLE MTN RURAL WATER SYSTEM
BELCOURT, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SPIRIT LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT RWS
ST. MICHAEL, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
STANDING ROCK RURAL WATER SYSTEM
FORT YATES, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
VALLEY CITY CITY OF
VALLEY CITY, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BARNES RURAL WATER DISTRICT
VALLEY CITY, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BISMARCK CITY OF
BISMARCK, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LINCOLN CITY OF
LINCOLN, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
BISMARCK, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SOUTH CENTRAL RWD NORTH BURLEIGH
BISMARCK, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
FARGO CITY OF
FARGO, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WEST FARGO CITY OF
WEST FARGO, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I
KINDRED, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II
KINDRED, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO
KINDRED, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SOUTH CENTRAL RWD-EMMONS
BISMARCK, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BEACH CITY OF
BEACH, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GRAND FORKS REGIONAL WTP
GRAND FORKS, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
WATFORD CITY CITY OF
WATFORD CITY, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BEULAH CITY OF
BEULAH, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
OMND WATER TREATMENT PLANT
DICKINSON, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MANDAN CITY OF
MANDAN, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MISSOURI WEST WATER SYSTEM
MANDAN, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DEVILS LAKE CITY OF
DEVILS LAKE, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GREATER RAMSEY WATER DISTRICT
DEVILS LAKE, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WAHPETON CITY OF
WAHPETON, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTHEAST WUD (EAST)
MANTADOR, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DICKINSON CITY OF
DICKINSON, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTHWEST WATER AUTHORITY
DICKINSON, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JAMESTOWN CITY OF
JAMESTOWN, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
STUTSMAN RURAL WATER DISTRICT
JAMESTOWN, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GRAFTON CITY OF
GRAFTON, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MINOT CITY OF
MINOT, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTH PRAIRIE RWD-SYSTEM 1&2
MINOT, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT
FESSENDEN, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
GRENORA CITY OF
GRENORA, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WILLISTON CITY OF
WILLISTON, ND · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT
WILLISTON, ND · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many PFAS contamination sites are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 37 PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA data.
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