North Dakota · population 2,194
Lead pipes in Bottineau, ND
104 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bottineau (population 2,194) gets its water from City of Bottineau. That system reported 101 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,174, with 576 more of unknown material.
8.9% of City of Bottineau's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for City of Bottineau (2026): 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Bottineau.
Water systems serving Bottineau
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BottineauMain system | 101 | 3 | 576 | 8.9% |
| All Seasons Wd-System VServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 396 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bottineau
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bottineau's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Surrey295 unknown
- Burlington1 lead + galv. lines
- Harvey862 unknown
- Devils Lakeno lead reported
- Garrison23 lead + galv. lines
- Langdon1,268 unknown
- Stanley19 lead + galv. lines
- New Rockford61 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bottineau, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bottineau, which serves Bottineau, reported 101 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 576 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bottineau?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bottineau in City of Bottineau's service area (PWSID ND0500099). All Seasons Wd-System V also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bottineau home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bottineau's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bottineau be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Bottineau whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.