North Dakota · population 1,661
Lead pipes in Hillsboro, ND
15 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hillsboro (population 1,661) gets its water from City of Hillsboro. That system reported 15 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 792, with 630 more of unknown material.
1.9% of City of Hillsboro's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Dakota average (2.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for City of Hillsboro (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Hillsboro.
Water systems serving Hillsboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HillsboroMain system | 15 | 0 | 630 | 1.9% |
| East Central Regional Wd-TraillAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 769 | <0.1% |
| 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 Hillsboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hillsboro'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 Hillsboro, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Hillsboro, which serves Hillsboro, reported 15 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 630 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hillsboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hillsboro in City of Hillsboro's service area (PWSID ND4900482). East Central Regional Wd-Traill, East Central Regional Wd-Gf also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hillsboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hillsboro'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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.