What was found in Kindred's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 313.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1320.5 µg/L — CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1010 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 510 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 180 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 27.7365 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.103 µg/L — KINDRED CITY OF · 692 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 27.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 27.6 µg/L — CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I · 3,658 people · 2023 | 3/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.286 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.466 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.34 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.484 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.045 µg/L — CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.2745 µg/L — CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.14 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE III · 1,682 people · 2016 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.54 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2017 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: KINDRED CITY OF · 692 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.33 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II · 1,700 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.233 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.6895 µg/L — CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE III · 1,682 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.402 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.99 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I · 3,658 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.96 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE III · 1,682 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4200 pCi/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I · 3,658 people · 2017 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO · 4,242 people · 2023 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Kindred
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT FARGO | 4,242 |
| CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I | 3,658 |
| CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE II | 1,700 |
| CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE III | 1,682 |
| KINDRED CITY OF | 692 |
Frequently asked questions about Kindred tap water
Is Kindred tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Kindred. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Kindred?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kindred, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kindred's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kindred include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.