North Dakota · population 4,027
Lead pipes in Grafton, ND
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Grafton (population 4,027) gets its water from City of Grafton. That system reported 49 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,804, with 1,071 more of unknown material.
2.7% of City of Grafton'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 2.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for City of Grafton (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 9.8 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 Grafton.
Water systems serving Grafton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GraftonMain system | 49 | 0 | 1,071 | 2.7% |
| Walsh Rural Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 2 | 0 | 982 | 0.1% |
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 Grafton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Grafton'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
- Park River4 lead + galv. lines
- Larimore17 lead + galv. lines
- Grand Forks993 lead + galv. lines
- Thompson7 lead + galv. lines
- Langdon1,268 unknown
- Mayville21 lead + galv. lines
- Devils Lakeno lead reported
- Hillsboro15 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Grafton, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Grafton, which serves Grafton, reported 49 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,071 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grafton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grafton in City of Grafton's service area (PWSID ND5000408). Walsh Rural Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Grafton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Grafton'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 Grafton 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 Grafton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.