From Source to Tap: A State-of-the-Art Water Treatment Plant

Since 1986, Moorhead’s water system has undergone more than $20 million in improvements, including the completion of a state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant in 1995. Among its features: a lime water-softening process, a highly-efficient filtration system, and the use of ozone for primary disinfection and odor/taste removal. The Water Treatment Plant has significantly reduced the amount of chlorinated by-products generated by treating water in Moorhead.

The bottom line is this: Moorhead’s Water Treatment Plant produces water that meets all current water-quality standards set by the U.S. EPA and is well-prepared to comply with future standards.

A Clear Distinction: Our Experienced Staff

Around the clock, highly-trained and experienced professionals operate Moorhead’s Water Treatment Plant. Of the nine full-time licensed operators, six hold Class A licenses (the highest of four possible designations, fromA through D). Together, these employees have over 140 years of experience in the field. This superior level of knowledge and expertise contributes to quality water for our customers.

Moorhead’s Water Supply: Source of Water

The City of Moorhead provides drinking water to its residents from groundwater and surface water sources. Approximately 86 percent of Moorhead’s water is supplied by surface water drawn from the Red River of the North. The remaining 14 percent is pumped from a total of seven wells ranging in depth from 114 feet to 273 feet. These wells draw water from the Quaternary Buried Artesian, Indeterminate, and the Quaternary Buried Unconfined aquifers.

For More Information About Drinking Water

 Minnesota Department of Heath

 United States Environmental Protection Agency

 American Water Works Association

 DrinkTap.org

More About Moorhead Public Service's Water Operations

Water Quality Reports

Every year, MPS releases a water quality report in compliance with the Minnesota Department of Health. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources.