CATHAY, ND · Wells County

CATHAY CITY OF Water System

Current status

1 item on record is open and awaiting resolution as of July 4, 2026. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings. Full details are in the violation history below.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace North Dakota’s official records. Always confirm current status with North Dakota before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): ND5200169
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 43
Service connections: 28
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
March 12, 2025 – May 19, 2025
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
November 17, 2024 – March 17, 2025
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
November 13, 2024 – May 19, 2025
Resolved
LSL Inventory
Health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – June 25, 2025
Resolved
LSL Reporting
—
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – June 25, 2025
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 2, 2024 – October 28, 2024
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 25, 2023 – April 11, 2024
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 2, 2023 – October 23, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2019 – December 3, 2020
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-based
Revised Total Coliform Rule
August 1, 2018 – August 31, 2018
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-based
Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
April 1, 2015
Unaddressed
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Resolved
Non-Acute MRDL
Health-based
Chlorine
July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011
Resolved
Non-Acute MRDL
Health-based
Chlorine
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateUnaddressed no corrective action on record yet

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
March 12, 2025 – May 19, 2025	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
November 17, 2024 – March 17, 2025	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
November 13, 2024 – May 19, 2025	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 17, 2024 – June 25, 2025	LSL Inventory	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-based	Resolved
October 17, 2024 – June 25, 2025	LSL Reporting	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	—	Resolved
October 2, 2024 – October 28, 2024	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
October 25, 2023 – April 11, 2024	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 2, 2023 – October 23, 2023	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
October 1, 2019 – December 3, 2020	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 2018 – August 31, 2018	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-based	Resolved
May 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
August 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2015	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Unaddressed
August 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011	Non-Acute MRDL	Chlorine	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Non-Acute MRDL	Chlorine	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateUnaddressed no corrective action on record yet

Enforcement actions

August 16, 2024State Compliance achieved19 linked violations
October 20, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice119 linked violations
July 29, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
October 25, 2019State Public Notification requested26 linked violations
May 14, 2018State Public Notification received4 linked violations
November 1, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice12 linked violations
August 8, 2011State Public Notification received11 linked violations
November 18, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice13 linked violations
June 25, 2009State Compliance achieved15 linked violations
March 19, 2000State Violation/Reminder Notice59 linked violations

Contact

WIEDRICH, KATHY

701-399-9527

CATHAY, ND 58422