North Dakota · population 1,030
Lead pipes in Kindred, ND
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kindred (population 1,030) gets its water from City of Kindred. That system reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 422, with 291 more of unknown material.
0.9% of City of Kindred's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for City of Kindred (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Kindred.
Water systems serving Kindred
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KindredMain system | 1 | 3 | 291 | 0.9% |
| Cass Rural Water District FargoServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 185 | 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 Kindred
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Kindred'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 Kindred, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Kindred, which serves Kindred, reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 291 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kindred?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kindred in City of Kindred's service area (PWSID ND0900524). Cass Rural Water District Fargo also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kindred home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Kindred'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 Kindred 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 Kindred whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.