Minot, North Dakota Water Outage Today
Live Minot water outage reports, City of Minot Water’s emergency line and the system’s federal record.
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Who supplies water in Minot?
Drinking water in Minot, North Dakota is supplied by City of Minot Water, which handles outages, main breaks and boil water notices for the city.
Public water systems in North Dakota are regulated by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
To report no water or a main break, call City of Minot Water at 701-852-0111.
Minot tap water system, by the numbers
City of Minot is the water system EPA lists for Minot, serving about 48,743 people. Customers know it as City of Minot Water; the name on your bill is the one to call.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Water system in EPA records | City of Minot (ND5100660) |
| Run by | Local government |
| People served | 48,743 through 10,500 service connections |
| Source of the water | Groundwater (wells) |
| Active facilities listed by EPA | 1 surface intake, 14 active wells, 1 treatment point |
| State regulator | North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality |
| Health-based violations since 2015 | 0 |
| Highest lead result (90th percentile) | 13.5 ppb, action level 15 ppb |
Source: EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System).
Where Minot's tap water comes from
Water in Minot comes out of the ground. City of Minot runs 14 active wells that lift it to the surface for treatment and distribution. Treatment points named in EPA's facility list include Treatment Plant.
What this means in an outage. Wells mean there is no big plant to fail, but each one needs power to lift water. A grid outage can drop several at once, and recovery depends on how many have standby generators. City of Minot Water can say which zones are covered.
Why the water goes out in Minot
Water outages are local, so the likely cause depends on weather, pipe age and the grid. For Minot, these stand out.
- Freezing weather. Minot sees about 174 days a year with a low at or below 32°F, and 96 days at or below 20°F. The coldest morning in the 2015 through 2025 record came on February 8, 2019. The longest stretch with highs that never rose above freezing ran 40 days, ending January 22, 2016. Frozen service lines and meters cause single-address outages, while ground frost and thaw cycles crack older mains and produce the street-wide breaks.
- Storm-driven power loss. Thunderstorm wind, hail and tornado reports in Ward County number 126 since 2015. Pump stations and treatment plants that depend on Xcel Energy run on the electric grid, so a storm that downs power lines can lower water pressure even when no pipe is damaged.
- Digging and utility work. Street projects, fiber installation and excavation near buried pipe regularly cut mains in Minot with no warning, usually on a day with perfectly ordinary weather.
- One-address problems. A closed valve, a meter swap or a failed regulator can leave a single house dry. Compare notes with a neighbor first; if they have water too, start with your own plumbing.
Minot weather and water-main stress, 2015–2025
Main break season in Minot runs from late fall into early spring, with the coldest stretch around December through February.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days a year at or below 32°F | 174.2 |
| Days a year at or below 20°F | 96.5 |
| Days a year with a high at or below 32°F | 78.1 |
| Days a year at or above 95°F | 3.5 |
| Days a year at or above 100°F | 0.6 |
| Days a year with an inch of rain or more | 1.8 |
| Average annual precipitation | 18.8 in |
| Wettest year | 2019 (25.4 in) |
| Driest year | 2020 (12.2 in) |
| Coldest day in the record | February 8, 2019 |
| Hottest day in the record | July 25, 2024 |
Source: NASA POWER daily reanalysis (MERRA-2) for the city center, 2015–2025.
Freezing days peak in January, averaging 30.8 a year. Source: NASA POWER reanalysis, 2015–2025.
The wettest year was 2019 with 25.4 inches; the driest was 2020 with 12.2. Source: NASA POWER reanalysis, 2015–2025.
The figures are reanalysis estimates for the center of Minot, not readings from a single weather station, so treat them as a guide to how often each kind of weather occurs rather than as official records.
Is Minot water safe? Boil notices and EPA record
Since 2015, EPA's record for City of Minot shows no health-based violations. It also lists 1 monitoring or reporting entry that is about paperwork rather than water quality, such as a missed sample or a late report.
Most recent entries, all monitoring or reporting:
- November 2022: A missed or late monitoring or reporting requirement (ground water rule) It is marked resolved.
| Type of violation | Health-based | Monitoring and other |
|---|---|---|
| Ground water rule | 0 | 1 |
Source: EPA SDWIS.
Boil water notices in Minot are precautions, not findings. When pressure drops, City of Minot Water tells affected customers to boil water until two rounds of lab tests are clean, a process that normally takes 24 to 48 hours after service is restored, under oversight from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
Lead service lines and old plumbing in Minot
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result filed for City of Minot is 13.5 ppb (2024). The federal action level is 15 ppb, so that result is under it, but not by much.
Highest result on file: 13.5 ppb. Source: EPA SDWIS.
31.9% of occupied homes in Minot were built before 1970, and lead service lines and solder stayed legal until the federal ban in 1986. After any outage that disturbs the pipes, run the cold tap 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking, and ask City of Minot Water about its lead service line inventory.
When will the water come back on in Minot?
Most repairs of an ordinary main break in Minot take half a day once the crew is on site. Bigger mains, deep bury and busy roads stretch that to a day or more.
| Situation | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Planned shutoff | The posted window, though crews often finish ahead of it |
| Ordinary main break | Half a day once the crew has isolated the pipe |
| Large or deep main | A day or two, sometimes three |
| Low pressure after a pump or power failure | Until power returns and tanks recover, often within a day |
| Boil water notice after service returns | Until two clean rounds of samples, usually 1 to 2 days |
| Frozen service line or meter | Depends on thaw; a plumber is usually needed |
Source: Utility practice, EPA and state boil water guidance.
City of Minot Water will post an estimated restoration time for a break that affects many customers; ask for the repair crew's estimate when you call.
Emergency water storage for Minot households
The average household in Minot has about 2.3 people, so FEMA's minimum of one gallon per person per day comes to roughly 7 gallons for three days and 32 gallons for two weeks.
- 8.5% of homes are mobile or manufactured homes, whose pipes are more exposed to freezing and have less room for a water heater tank as backup.
- Do not forget the water heater: the tank holds roughly 30 to 50 gallons you can drink after it is switched off and allowed to cool.
- Fill a tub or large containers early for toilets, cleaning and handwashing, and store drinking water separately in clean bottles.
Water systems near Minot, side by side
| City | System | People served | Source | Health violations since 2015 | Highest lead (ppb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | City of Minot | 48,743 | Ground | 0 | 13.5 |
| Bismarck, ND | City of Bismarck | 72,417 | Mixed | 0 | 13.8 |
| Fargo, ND | City of Fargo | 120,762 | Surface | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid City, SD | Rapid City | 72,009 | Surface | 0 | 6 |
| Gillette, WY | City of Gillette | 32,222 | Ground | 0 | 7 |
Source: EPA SDWIS.
Water outage pages for nearby cities
Where to find official Minot water notices
Official word on main breaks, planned shutoffs and boil advisories comes from City of Minot Water, not from this page. Our water outage guide explains what each kind of notice asks you to do.
Minot frequently asked water questions
Who do I call about no water in Minot?
City of Minot Water at 701-852-0111, day or night. Use 911 only if a main break is flooding property or roads.
Where does Minot get its water?
Groundwater supplies Minot, according to EPA records for City of Minot.
Is the water in Minot safe?
EPA lists no health-based violations for City of Minot since 2015, and its latest 90th-percentile lead result is 13.5 ppb against the 15 ppb action level. After a boil water notice, follow it until the utility lifts it.
What time of year are Minot water main breaks most common?
Winter, mostly. Minot sees roughly 174 days a year at or below freezing, and the peak runs December through February. Expect breaks to cluster just after sharp temperature swings.
Why did the water pressure drop at my house in Minot?
Low pressure often comes from a nearby main break, heavy demand on a hot evening, or a failed pressure regulator at your own home. If neighbors are affected too, report it to City of Minot Water; if only your home is, check the regulator and shutoff valve.
How long does a boil water notice last in Minot?
Usually 24 to 48 hours after pressure is restored. The utility has to collect samples, wait for the lab to confirm there is no bacteria, and then announce the all-clear. City of Minot Water posts notices and lifts them; the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality oversees the process.
How many gallons of emergency water does a Minot family need?
Store at least three days of water, and two weeks if you can. With about 2.3 people in a typical Minot home, that is roughly 7 and 32 gallons.
Does Minot have lead pipes?
Lead pipe was legal until 1986, and 31.9% of occupied homes in Minot predate 1970, so it is possible in older neighborhoods. City of Minot Water can tell you what your service line is made of; a lead-certified filter is a sensible precaution if you are unsure.
Where can I see water outages in Minot?
There is no pipe-level map on this site. The report counter above reflects what residents of Minot have sent in over the last day, and City of Minot Water has the official word on main breaks, planned shutoffs and boil notices.
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