The Red River - A Key Resource for Fargo and Moorhead

Canoeing is one of several recreational opportunities on the Red.

If you are among the 175,000 residents of the fast-growing Fargo-Moorhead (FM) community, then…

• The water you drink and use in your home comes from the Red River and the wastewater from your home is returned to the Red River after treatment.
• Much of the rain and snow that falls on your yard and in your neighborhood flows untreated directly to the Red River through the storm sewer system.

• The Red River is a resource for drinking water, industry, recreation and wildlife.

  The Red River offers you recreational opportunities that range from hunting and fishing to bird-watching and boating.

FM River - Water Quality Information for the FM Community

The quality of water in the Red River is important to Fargo-Moorhead's water supply, recreational use of the river, and the health of the river habitat.

How's the Water in the Red River? Information on seasonal water quality using the informal FM River water quality rating scale.

Did You Know? - Fun questions with links to information on the Red River water, Red River water issues, and current Red River water-related initiatives in the FM area.

FM River volunteers help monitor the quality of the Red River

Monitoring Locations - Learn about water quality along the Red River and along the water use cycle for Fargo and Moorhead.

Data and Analysis - Learn about the quality of Red River water, the important parameters to measure, what the parameters mean, what water quality information is available, and how you can graph or download the data.