North Dakota · population 2,735
Lead pipes in New, ND
87 lines still unidentified
Most of New (population 2,735) gets its water from Parshall-Lucky Mound. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 87 of 138 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Parshall-Lucky Mound'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Parshall-Lucky Mound (2025): 1.3 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 Parshall-Lucky Mound.
Water systems serving New
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parshall-Lucky MoundMain system | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0% |
| City of New TownServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 788 | 0% |
| R & T Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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 New
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Parshall-Lucky Mound'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 New, ND have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Parshall-Lucky Mound still lists 87 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to New?
EPA's service area maps place most of New in Parshall-Lucky Mound's service area (PWSID 083890017). City of New Town, R & T Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Parshall-Lucky Mound'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 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 Parshall-Lucky Mound whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.