North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality

🧼🚰 Think at the Sink! 💧 What goes down your drain matters — to your septic system and the environment. ❌ Avoid dumping harsh chemicals 🧴 Use cleaners and detergents in moderation 💧 Protect your pipes, your tank, and your wallet! 🔗 Learn more at epa.gov/septic

🌲🚫 Shield Your Field! 💧🚗 Tree roots, cars, and even livestock can damage your septic system's drainfield — leading to costly repairs and contamination risks. Protect your system and your property by keeping the drainfield clear! ✅ 🔍 Learn more at epa.gov/septic

💧🏠 Do Your Part. Be SepticSmart! 🧠✅ Your septic system plays a big role in protecting your health, home, and environment. Learn: 🔹 What not to flush 🚽 🔹 How to protect your drainfield 🌲 🔹 When to pump your tank ⏱️ 🔹 Why regular maintenance matters 💸 #SepticSmartWeek

🚨 Septic System Tip 🚨 Regular pumping = a healthy, hassle-free septic system! Need help finding a licensed professional? ✅ The #NDDEQ has a list of active septic pumpers here at deq.nd.gov/publications/W… #SepticSmartWeek

💧Regular septic system maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs — saving you thousands in the long run. Here’s a tip: coordinate with your neighbors! 🏡🏡 If a septic pumper can service multiple homes in one trip, you may all get a discount! #SepticSmartWeek

💦HABs Update: Water Warning added for Pipestem Reservoir in Stutsman County and Water Advisories added for Harmon Lake (Morton), McGregor Dam (Williams), and Sprague Lake (Sargent). 💦 ✅ More details on HABs at tinyurl.com/WMP-HABs. 👇The current list is below.

ECOS Oil & Gas Caucus Co-Chairs Jim Kenney of @NMEnvDep and Dave Glatt of @NDenvironment look at ways states and their partners can leverage game-changing technologies to mitigate the impacts of oil and gas. #ECOSFall25

💵The State Revolving Fund programs awarded six loans in August to support critical water infrastructure in West Fargo, Grafton, Jamestown, Kenmare, and Minot! Read more at deq.nd.gov/PressReleases/… 💦

Check the app before you make outdoor plans. ND is expecting some smoke in the coming days. deq.nd.gov/PressReleases/…

A few years ago, an #NDDEQ employee received some milkweed seeds from Environmentally Minded People of Minot. He planted them and worked hard to protect them from hungry rabbits—but there was no sign of the butterflies. This year he decided to let nature do its thing ! 🌿🦋

New Water Advisory added for Blacktail Dam. It is important to avoid ingestion or direct contact with the water there. For more details on HABs and to view the complete list of impacted waters, bookmark tinyurl.com/WMP-HABs.

🌊The #NDDEQ recently partnered with NASA DEVELOP to apply satellite technology across our state’s freshwater systems. By analyzing trends in algae levels, water clarity, and turbidity, the team explored tools like LakeSense to provide more timely and accessible insights.💧🌾

Cyanotoxins in water from blue-green algae can cause diarrhea, vomiting, numbness, dizziness, rashes, and more. Pets, livestock, and children are at higher risk. No antidotes exist. Learn more at deq.nd.gov/WQ/3_Watershed…

The #NDDEQ is hiring a Laboratory Support Specialist in the state Chemistry Lab. Apply at deq.nd.gov.

🚰Request for Project Info – Due Oct. 1, 2025 🚧 The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund is seeking info on drinking water projects needing financial assistance for 2026 & beyond. 👉 Details: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NDDEQ… #Infrastructure #DrinkingWater #DWSRF #FundingOpportunity

🚰State Revolving Funds support safe drinking water in our communities! 👍kxnet.com/news/local-new…

💵The State Revolving Fund programs awarded four loans in July to support critical water infrastructure in Grand Forks, Cando, Jamestown, and Minot! More at deq.nd.gov/PressReleases/… 💦

HABs Update: Water Warning for Harvey Dam and Water Advisories for Juanita Lake and Lake Coe 💦 ✅ For more details on HABs and to view the complete list of impacted waters, bookmark tinyurl.com/WMP-HABs. 👇The complete list of HABs Advisories and Warnings is below.

Check for #NDDEQ HABs Advisories and Warnings at tinyurl.com/WMP-HABs before you head out on the water and when in doubt, stay out!

⚠️HABs Update: Water Advisory Added for Green Lake⚠️While the water quality isn't at critical levels, it's still important to avoid ingestion or direct contact with the water. To bookmark the complete list of impacted waters, visit tinyurl.com/WMP-HABs.