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Williston, ND · 32,054 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Williston, North Dakota

Williston's water systems logged 1 health-based EPA violation in 2021–2026, most recently in 2024 — a modest record, with lead and copper rule revisions the issue found. For context, North Dakota's systems average 1.2 health-based violations each.

B-Good
Williston water grade: B-
Good — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to North Dakota and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20261
Lead And Copper Rule Revisions1
Williston City Of26,426 served
Northwest Rural Water District5,102 served
Inspire Communities-Springbrook300 served
Prairie View Hoa226 served
North Dakota quality rank#23 / 51 (84.0/100)
North Dakota avg hardness130 PPM (hard)
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Williston tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Williston?

Williston's systems logged 1 health-based violation in 2021–2026, most commonly lead and copper rule revisions. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Williston's water?

Williston City Of (serving about 26,426 people); Northwest Rural Water District (serving about 5,102 people); Inspire Communities-Springbrook (serving about 300 people); Prairie View Hoa (serving about 226 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Williston?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but North Dakota averages 130 PPM — "hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Williston's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Williston?

With 1 health-based violation on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Williston water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

We may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.