McKenzie County, North Dakota — public water systems

How does McKenzie County compare with other North Dakota counties?

McKenzie County has the 9th-most active public water systems among the 61 counties listed for active North Dakota systems in EPA records; among the 49 with 3 or more systems, the median has 6. Its systems report 12,159 people served in total, the 12th-largest county figure in the state and 1.6% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,013 people, about half of the North Dakota average of 1,864. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does McKenzie County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, McKenzie County's active systems draw on groundwater (9, 75%) and purchased surface water (3, 25%). Overall, 75% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 25% on surface water, compared with 74% and 26% across North Dakota. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, City of Watford City, draws primarily on purchased surface water.

What kinds of water systems operate in McKenzie County?

McKenzie County's active systems break down as 5 community systems (42%) and 7 transient non-community systems (58%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (67%), local government (25%) and federal government (8.3%).