Public water system · ND2800989
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At a glance
City of Washburn (PWSID ND2800989) is an active community water system in McLean County, North Dakota. It reports serving 1,246 people through 600 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2012.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,246
Service connections
600
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does City of Washburn compare with other water systems in McLean County?
By EPA's size categories, City of Washburn is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). McLean County has 13 active public water systems, and City of Washburn is the 4th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 67% above the county average of 746 people per system, and accounts for 13% of the 9,697 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 City of Washburn is well below 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 City of Washburn?
EPA lists City of Washburn as owned by a local government. 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. 9 of the 13 active systems in McLean County (69%) are also owned by a local government.
Does City of Washburn have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2012. The violations listed here began between July 2009 and December 2012. By type: 10 contaminant level above the legal limit and 2 monitoring and reporting. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (7 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) · code 38 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
City of Washburn: frequently asked questions
Who runs City of Washburn?
City of Washburn (PWSID ND2800989) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the ND state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Washburn serve?
City of Washburn reports serving 1,246 people through 600 service connections in McLean County, North Dakota.
Where does City of Washburn 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 City of Washburn have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2012. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is City of Washburn's 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. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2012. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the ND state drinking water program.
Where can I find City of Washburn's water quality report?
As a community water system, City of Washburn 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 McLean County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Rural Water District | McLean | 1,805 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Mclean-Sheridan Water District-System 1 | McLean | 1,800 | Community | Groundwater |
| Garrison City of | McLean | 1,453 | Community | Surface water |
| Underwood City of | McLean | 778 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Turtle Lake City of | McLean | 581 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Rainbow Energy Center | McLean | 532 | Non-transient non-community | 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, “Washburn City of, PWSID ND2800989, North Dakota”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/north-dakota/washburn-city-of-nd2800989 (data as of October 1, 2026).