@NDenvironment

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality’s vision is for a sustainable, high quality environment for current and future generations.

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🧼🚰 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
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🌲🚫 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
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💧🏠 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
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🚨 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/WQ/2… #SepticSmartWeek
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💧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
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💦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.
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North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality retweeted
ECOS@ECOStates3 Sep 2025
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
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💵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/202… 💦
State Revolving Fund Loan Awards for Water and Sanitary Sewer Projects. NDSRF@nd.gov

ALT State Revolving Fund Loan Awards for Water and Sanitary Sewer Projects. [email protected]

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Check the app before you make outdoor plans. ND is expecting some smoke in the coming days. deq.nd.gov/PressReleases/202…
U.S. EPA Northwest Region
@EPARegion105 Aug 2025
Looking for real-time air quality information on your phone? Download the free (and ad-free!) @AIRNow app to see #AirQuality conditions in your area. airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app…
Instructions for downloading the airnow app on your mobile device. Smartphone icon: "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download. Fire icon: "click the smoke icon on the bottom right of the app." Smartphone and magnifying glass icon: "zoom in or search for your city or zip code for smoke and fire information near you." Globe icon: "click or tap the globe icon in the top bar to select español". AirNow logo. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program logo.

ALT Instructions for downloading the airnow app on your mobile device. Smartphone icon: "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download. Fire icon: "click the smoke icon on the bottom right of the app." Smartphone and magnifying glass icon: "zoom in or search for your city or zip code for smoke and fire information near you." Globe icon: "click or tap the globe icon in the top bar to select español". AirNow logo. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program logo.

a person holding their phone and looking at current air quality in Durham, NC

ALT a person holding their phone and looking at current air quality in Durham, NC

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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 ! 🌿🦋
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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.
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🌊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.💧🌾
A flyer titled North Dakota Water Resources - Implementing Earth Observations Data to Assess Water Quality of Inland Lakes in North Dakota. It includes a Project Synopsis, Objectives, maps of the study area, the satellites used, the methodology, results, conclusions, and Acknowledgements.

ALT A flyer titled North Dakota Water Resources - Implementing Earth Observations Data to Assess Water Quality of Inland Lakes in North Dakota. It includes a Project Synopsis, Objectives, maps of the study area, the satellites used, the methodology, results, conclusions, and Acknowledgements.

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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_Mg…
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The #NDDEQ is hiring a Laboratory Support Specialist in the state Chemistry Lab. Apply at deq.nd.gov.
The ND State Chemistry Lab is hiring a Laboratory Support Specialist. This position will play an essential role in supporting both the administrative and technical operations of the laboratory. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, from fiscal and office administration to processing and distributing samples for analysis. You will work closely with laboratory staff, vendors, and the public to ensure smooth operations, accurate record keeping, and high-quality service. Apply at deq.nd.gov/jobs.

ALT The ND State Chemistry Lab is hiring a Laboratory Support Specialist. This position will play an essential role in supporting both the administrative and technical operations of the laboratory. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, from fiscal and office administration to processing and distributing samples for analysis. You will work closely with laboratory staff, vendors, and the public to ensure smooth operations, accurate record keeping, and high-quality service. Apply at deq.nd.gov/jobs.

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🚰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/acco… #Infrastructure #DrinkingWater #DWSRF #FundingOpportunity
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🚰State Revolving Funds support safe drinking water in our communities! 👍kxnet.com/news/local-news/mi…

Minot receives $29.6 million loan to reduce potential of lead in drinking water

$36.2 million coming from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality will soon benefit communities all across the state. It’s being given to four different cities. This includes Min…

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💵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/202… 💦
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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.
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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!
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⚠️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.
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