Mercer Water Quality Report
2 cities ranked · Average grade: A- · North Dakota
Avg Score
87.3
Cities Ranked
2
Health Violations
1
PFAS Detected
1
87.3
County avg score
2
Cities ranked
100%
A or B grade
0%
D or F grade
1
Health violations
1
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Mercer cities scored
A
1
50%
Excellent
B
1
50%
Good
C
0
0%
Fair
D
0
0%
Poor
F
0
0%
Failing
Comparison
County vs North Dakota average
▲ 1.9 pts above state average
City Map
Water quality across Mercer
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Mercer
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
100.0%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
1,594
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Mercer
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Mercer, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 1,594 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
OTTER TAIL POWER CO COYOTE STATION BEULAH, ND58523 | Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 786 |
BASIN ELECTRIC ANTELOPE VALLEY STATION BEULAH, ND58523 | Ammonia | 443 |
BASIN ELECTRIC LELAND OLDS STATION STANTON, ND58571 | Barium And Barium Compounds | 365 |
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
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