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BEACH CITY OF

PWS ID: ND1700059 · BEACH, North Dakota 58621

BEACH CITY OF serves 981 people in BEACH, North Dakota using Surface Water water sources. It has 21 recorded EPA violations, including 12 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: BEACH CITY OF

BEACH CITY OF is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 981 residents in BEACH, North Dakota (Golden Valley County) through 580 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 21 total violations for this system , of which 12 (57%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 9 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2015.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 12 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 52 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across North Dakota, EPA tracks 368 public water systems serving 712,349 people, with 13,624 cumulative violations and 2,673 health-based violations on record. About 94% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 37 violations. BEACH CITY OF's 21 violations sit below the North Dakota average. Statewide, 34 of 38 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (89.5%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
981
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
580
County
Golden Valley
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
12
Monitoring Violations
9
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 12 2004
Coliform (TCR) MR 5 2002
Chloramine MR 4 2015

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 8/7/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/7/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/7/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/7/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/7/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/7/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/7/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/7/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/7/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/7/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/7/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/7/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/7/2023 52.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFTA 8/7/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/7/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/7/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/7/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/7/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/7/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/2/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/2/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/2/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/2/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/2/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/2/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 5/2/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 5/2/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 5/2/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 5/2/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 5/2/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for BEACH CITY OF.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID ND1700059 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

North Dakota Drinking Water Authority

North Dakota's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find ND regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2015 Chloramine MR 4 SDWIS / ND1700059 / 1006
2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL 12 SDWIS / ND1700059 / 3100
2002 Coliform (TCR) MR 5 SDWIS / ND1700059 / 3100

How BEACH CITY OF Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric BEACH CITY OF North Dakota avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 21 37 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 7.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 89.5% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 981 1,936 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 368 regulated public water systems in North Dakota.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BEACH CITY OF water safe to drink? ▼
BEACH CITY OF (PWS ID: ND1700059) has 21 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 981 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does BEACH CITY OF serve? ▼
BEACH CITY OF serves 981 people in BEACH, North Dakota. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 580 service connections.
What type of violations does BEACH CITY OF have? ▼
BEACH CITY OF has 21 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 9 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in BEACH CITY OF water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in BEACH CITY OF's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does BEACH CITY OF use? ▼
BEACH CITY OF uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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