North Dakota · population 15,789
Lead pipes in Jamestown, ND
265 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jamestown (population 15,789) gets its water from City of Jamestown. That system reported 260 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,610, with 2,604 more of unknown material.
4.7% of City of Jamestown'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 4.6%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for City of Jamestown (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 9.1 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 Jamestown.
Water systems serving Jamestown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of JamestownMain system | 260 | 5 | 2,604 | 4.7% |
| Stutsman Rural Water DistrictAlso 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 Jamestown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Jamestown'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
- Valley36 lead + galv. lines
- Carrington65 lead + galv. lines
- New Rockford61 lead + galv. lines
- Lisbon4 lead + galv. lines
- Oakes2 lead + galv. lines
- Ellendale23 lead + galv. lines
- Mayville21 lead + galv. lines
- Kindred4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jamestown, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Jamestown, which serves Jamestown, reported 260 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,604 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jamestown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jamestown in City of Jamestown's service area (PWSID ND4700498). Stutsman Rural Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jamestown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Jamestown'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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.