City of Devils Lake - Government

06/10/2026

ATTENTION: The City of Devils Lake, as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, recently completed their 2025 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report. This report gives an annual overview of the City's drinking water and provides an opportunity to share information on the quality of water the City provides as well as the source of our water and our treatment facilities and processes. It is the City's goal to provide users with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.

This year's and past years' Consumer Confidence Reports can be found on the City's website here:

The City of Devils Lake uses the Spiritwood Aquifer as its primary water source for drinking water for the City’s residents. In April of 2009, the City began using water from the newly constructed well field, near Hamar, ND, consisting of 4 – 250’ deep wells and a newly installed transmission ...

06/08/2026

NOW HIRING: The City of Devils Lake Public Utilities Department is looking to add an entry-level member to their team. If you are looking for an exciting job with steady hours that allows you to learn about the various ways the City Utilities operate behind the scenes to keep the City functioning smoothly, see below for more information and how to apply.

06/08/2026

ATTENTION: Summer construction season is kicking off in Devils Lake with the completion of the NDDOT's Hwy 20 & Hwy 19 Microsurfacing, Signal Improvements and Road Diet Project that began last year. Crews are planning to be in town this week to begin the permanent pavement markings. Expect some minor delays as crews will be grinding the pavement prior to placing the new markings throughout the College Dr and Hwy 19 areas. Please slow down, drive with caution and give the crews space to complete the work safely and effectively. Progress updates will be provided as they become available and if there are any questions, contact the NDDOT - Devils Lake Office.

Below you will find a map with the remaining City projects scheduled for the 2026 Construction Season. Both of the remaining projects have been awarded to R.J. Zavoral and Sons and are expected to begin later in the summer. Project schedule updates will be provided as they become available. Please follow our page and check for updates at our City Website here:
https://www.dvlnd.com/departments/engineering/p/item/2464/construction-projects

06/05/2026

ATTENTION: Due to increased mosquito trap numbers, City crews will be ground spraying for mosquitos tonight, weather permitting.

06/04/2026

ATTENTION: A private contractor is working on a sewer service line along 6th St NE between 8th Ave NE and 10th Ave NE. This work requires excavation in the middle of the roadway. To provide a safe work zone, this two block section of 6th St NE will be closed to through traffic while the work is being completed. Crews expect to have the work completed yet today.

06/03/2026

REMINDER: All sump pumps must discharge outside and not directly into the sanitary sewer system. This will help to take some pressure off the sanitary sewer system, reducing any unnecessary stress. Place sump pump hoses so they can discharge into the street gutter, however, do not place hoses across City sidewalks.

06/02/2026

ATTENTION: City Utility crews began routine hydrant flushing earlier this week, starting at the water tower and working their way north and at the south end of town working towards the water tower.

05/31/2026

REMINDER: City crews will only being completing one special pick up this year, with the updated schedule and zones shown below, to help minimize costs to City residents. Crews will begin special pickup at 7 AM on Monday, June 1st, starting with Zone 1, then followed by the remaining zones at their respective times. If you have any questions regarding what items can be picked up visit the City website or call 662-7600 Ext: 2.

05/30/2026

ATTENTION: City crews have begun monitoring mosquito traps as well as larviciding potential mosquito breeding grounds. City crews will be completing ground spraying throughout the summer when the weather permits (winds