North Dakota · population 1,139
Lead pipes in Ellendale, ND
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ellendale (population 1,139) gets its water from City of Ellendale. That system reported 5 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 781, with 489 more of unknown material.
2.9% of City of Ellendale's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for City of Ellendale (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.9 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 Ellendale.
Water systems serving Ellendale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EllendaleMain system | 5 | 18 | 489 | 2.9% |
| Southeast Wud (West)Also serves parts of the city | 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 Ellendale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ellendale'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
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Questions
Does Ellendale, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ellendale, which serves Ellendale, reported 5 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 489 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ellendale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ellendale in City of Ellendale's service area (PWSID ND1100306). Southeast Wud (West) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ellendale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ellendale'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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.