Fort Berthold Rural Water

Location:

308 4 Bears Complex
New Town, ND 58763
Located South of the Tribal Administration Building

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM

Contact:

FBRW Administration Phone: 701-627-8185
Fax: 701-627-4303

Four Bears WTP Phone: 701-627-3160
Twin Buttes WTP Phone: 701-938-3160
White Shield WTP Phone: 701-743-4293
Mandaree WTP Phone: 701-759-3160

Services Provided & Mission

 
We provide portable water services to all residents of Fort Berthold, encompassing areas such as New Town, Four Bears, Mandaree, Twin Buttes, and White Shield. Our mission at Three Affiliated Tribes, through Fort Berthold Rural Water, is to meet the water needs of the entire Fort Berthold Indian Reservation by delivering the best available, reliable, and safe water supply. All residents are eligible to benefit from these essential services aimed at ensuring their well-being and sustainability.

Before You Pay

  • Have your account number ready.
  • Enter the name and address exactly as shown on your bill.
  • If you have questions about your balance, contact the Fort Berthold Rural Water.

Need Help?

Phone: (701) 627-8185

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

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Office Staff

Joseph Silveria

Public Works Administrator

Cherish Nomee

Office Manager

Jahida Bateman

Administrative Assistant

Brittany Ten Bears

Administrative Assistant

Maynard Demaray

Twin Buttes/White Shield WTP Supervisor

Chad Severance

Distribution Supervisor

2024 Reports

The purpose of this report is to inform you of the quality of the drinking water that we provide. We are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to test our water frequently for the presence of over 80 different substances, and as a surface water treatment plant, we monitor the water continually to assure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The EPA Region 8 Office in Denver, Colorado reviews all of our testing data to ensure that we are providing safe drinking water to our users, and we are complying with EPA regulations.

Report PDF's

  • Four Bears Water System

  • New Town/Little Shell Water System

  • Mandaree Water System

  • Parshall/Lucky Mound Water System

  • Twin Buttes Water System

  • White Shield Water System

report's goal

The “2023 Consumer Confidence Report” explains where our drinking water comes from (Lake Sakakawea), how it’s treated to be safe, and what’s in it. It checks often for over 80 things to keep it safe. The report shows what it found in 2023 and any issues. It gives health tips about harmful substances like lead and asks people to help by sharing the report and staying informed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few most frequently questions.
Answered by the department

 No, The FBRW system is a federal utility, unauthorized connections to the system are considered theft under Federal and Tribal law. Only FBRW is authorized entity allowed to make connections to the system. 

Yes, the Fort Berthold Rural Water System is owned by the United States of America “Bureau of Reclamation” All pipeline right of ways are titled in the name of the United States of America and its assigns and Easements are titled as such. 

Discolored water and trapped air are common occurrences after a water main break or other water system maintenance work such as routine flushing. Discolored water is caused by sediment and mineral deposits in the pipes that can be stirred up when the water is turned off and then back on following work on the Fort Berthold Rural Water System. If you notice discoloration in your water, please report it immediately to our office.

Yes, Fort Berthold Rural Water System residual chlorine levels at our treatment facilities daily. We fall under the jurisdiction of EPA Region 8 and all of our (6) individual public water systems are issued Federal Monitoring Requirements annually. These sampling requirements are strictly adhered to with Weekly/Monthly/Bi-annually/Annual samples collected and analyzed at a state or state approved laboratory. Additional information regarding water quality from our individual systems is posted to the MHA Nation website in the form of our annual Consumer Confidence Reports. Additional information could be made available upon written request.

Last updated: April 2026