North Dakota · population 2,019
Lead pipes in Carrington, ND
65 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carrington (population 2,019) gets its water from City of Carrington. That system reported 62 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,047, with 778 more of unknown material.
6.2% of City of Carrington'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 5.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for City of Carrington (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 13.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Carrington.
Water systems serving Carrington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CarringtonMain system | 62 | 3 | 778 | 6.2% |
| Stutsman Rural Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater Ramsey Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Carrington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Carrington'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
- New Rockford61 lead + galv. lines
- Jamestown265 lead + galv. lines
- Harvey862 unknown
- Devils Lakeno lead reported
- Valley36 lead + galv. lines
- Larimore17 lead + galv. lines
- Mayville21 lead + galv. lines
- Bismarck175 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carrington, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Carrington, which serves Carrington, reported 62 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 778 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carrington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carrington in City of Carrington's service area (PWSID ND1600159). Stutsman Rural Water District, Greater Ramsey Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carrington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Carrington'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 Carrington 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 Carrington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.