Public water system · ND1501653
ActiveSouth Central Rwd-Emmons
At a glance
South Central Rwd-Emmons (PWSID ND1501653) is an active community water system in Emmons County, North Dakota. It reports serving 3,650 people through 1,812 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as privately owned. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,650
Service connections
1,812
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does South Central Rwd-Emmons compare with other water systems in Emmons County?
By EPA's size categories, South Central Rwd-Emmons is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Emmons County has 6 active public water systems, and South Central Rwd-Emmons is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 3.7 times the county average of 978 people per system, and accounts for 62% of the 5,867 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across North Dakota, the 403 active systems average 1,864 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so South Central Rwd-Emmons is about half of that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
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. North Dakota has 317 active community water systems, 79% of the state's 403 active systems. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 20 North Dakota systems (5%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates South Central Rwd-Emmons?
EPA lists South Central Rwd-Emmons as privately owned. The ND state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2 of the 6 active systems in Emmons County (33%) are also privately owned.
Does South Central Rwd-Emmons have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for South Central Rwd-Emmons. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
South Central Rwd-Emmons: frequently asked questions
Who runs South Central Rwd-Emmons?
South Central Rwd-Emmons (PWSID ND1501653) is a community water system privately owned. It is regulated by the ND state drinking water program.
How many people does South Central Rwd-Emmons serve?
South Central Rwd-Emmons reports serving 3,650 people through 1,812 service connections in Emmons County, North Dakota.
Where does South Central Rwd-Emmons get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does South Central Rwd-Emmons have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is South Central Rwd-Emmons' water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the ND state drinking water program.
Where can I find South Central Rwd-Emmons' water quality report?
As a community water system, South Central Rwd-Emmons must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Emmons County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton City of | Emmons | 1,097 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Strasburg City of | Emmons | 409 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| State Line Water Coop Inc. | Emmons | 405 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Hazelton City of | Emmons | 235 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hague City of | Emmons | 71 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “South Central Rwd-Emmons, PWSID ND1501653, North Dakota”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/north-dakota/south-central-rwd-emmons-nd1501653 (data as of October 1, 2026).