City of Dickinson Water Company

The City of Dickinson is proud to present our Annual Water Quality Report, also known as the "Consumer Confidence Statement (CCR)". This report aims to inform our customers about the quality of their tap water and any potential health concerns related to identified contaminants. It also provides additional resources to help you make informed decisions about water consumption.

Our municipal water system met all Water Regulations in 2017. This report has been prepared according to recent amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act and includes terminology definitions, specific language requirements, water quality data (in Table I on the back page), and other educational information.

For questions or more information, please contact City Hall, c/o: Mr. Adam Ballesteros, Water Utility Manager, 99 2nd Street East, Dickinson, North Dakota 58601 or call 1-701-456-7779. You may also attend City Commission meetings held at City Hall on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 4:30 pm.

We request large volume water customers to post copies of this statement in visible areas or distribute to tenants, residents, students, and/or employees. This allows water consumers who don't receive water bills to access this information, which is also available at www.dickinsongov.com. Non-English speakers needing translation assistance may contact us at the number listed above.

Since April 1, 2000, the Southwest Water Authority (SWA) has managed, operated, and maintained the Dickinson Water Treatment Plant, resulting in two reporting entities for 2017: SWA and the City of Dickinson. The city purchases water from SWA, which obtains water from Lake Sakakawea, a surface water source. The North Dakota Department of Health completed an assessment determining our water system is moderately susceptible to potential contaminant sources, but noted "historically, SWA has effectively treated this source water to meet drinking water standards." For more details, contact SWA at 1-701-225-9149.

1. Where does City of Dickinson water come from?
   City of Dickinson supplies purchased surface water to Dickinson, North Dakota.
2. Does City of Dickinson test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, City of Dickinson must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact City of Dickinson?
   Call 701-456-7979 or visit 99 2nd St E, Dickinson, ND 58601, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does City of Dickinson water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is City of Dickinson water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.