Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · population 1,068

Lead pipes in New Salem, ND

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of New Salem (population 1,068) gets its water from City of New Salem. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 483, with 204 more of unknown material.

0.4% of City of New Salem'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%).

2Lead
0Galvanized, replace
204Unknown material
277Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of New Salem (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.5 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 New Salem.

Water systems serving New Salem

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of New SalemMain system202040.4%
Missouri West Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city006310%

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 New Salem

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of New Salem's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does New Salem, ND have lead pipes?

Yes. City of New Salem, which serves New Salem, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 204 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to New Salem?

EPA's service area maps place most of New Salem in City of New Salem's service area (PWSID ND3000736). Missouri West Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my New Salem home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of New Salem'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 New Salem 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 New Salem whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.