North Dakota · population 59,845
Lead pipes in Grand Forks, ND
993 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Grand Forks (population 59,845) gets its water from Grand Forks Regional WTP. That system reported 925 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,854, with 643 more of unknown material.
6.3% of Grand Forks Regional WTP'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 5.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 4.1%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Grand Forks Regional WTP (2024): 8.9 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 Grand Forks Regional WTP.
Water systems serving Grand Forks
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Regional WTPMain system | 925 | 68 | 643 | 6.3% |
| East Central Regional Wd-GfServes nearby areas | 6 | 1 | 1,949 | 0.2% |
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 Grand Forks
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Grand Forks Regional WTP'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 Grand Forks, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. Grand Forks Regional WTP, which serves Grand Forks, reported 925 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 643 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grand Forks?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grand Forks in Grand Forks Regional WTP's service area (PWSID ND1800410). East Central Regional Wd-Gf also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Grand Forks home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Grand Forks Regional WTP'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 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks Regional WTP whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.