Mercury in North Dakota Well Water

In North Dakota, mercury levels average 0.297 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 0.826 ppb. The EPA limit is 2 ppb. Currently 3.0% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 1,950 wells.

Testing for mercury in North Dakota typically costs around $129. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for mercury cost approximately $812.

The risk level for mercury in North Dakota is rated as minimal. The state average of 0.297 ppb is 67.8% below the national average of 0.923 ppb.