Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · population 136,285

Lead pipes in Fargo, ND

2,049 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Fargo (population 136,285) gets its water from City of Fargo. That system reported 2,025 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29,182, with 25 more of unknown material.

7.0% of City of Fargo'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%).

2,025Lead
24Galvanized, replace
25Unknown material
27,108Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Fargo (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Fargo.

Water systems serving Fargo

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of FargoMain system2,02524257.0%
City of West FargoServes nearby areas008080%

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 Fargo

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Fargo's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Fargo details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Fargo, ND have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Fargo, which serves Fargo, reported 2,025 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Fargo?

EPA's service area maps place most of Fargo in City of Fargo's service area (PWSID ND0900336). City of West Fargo also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Fargo home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Fargo'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 Fargo 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 Fargo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.