Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · population 1,777

Lead pipes in Oakes, ND

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Oakes (population 1,777) gets its water from City of Oakes. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 825, with 811 more of unknown material.

0.2% of City of Oakes'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%).

0Lead
2Galvanized, replace
811Unknown material
12Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Oakes (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Oakes.

Water systems serving Oakes

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of OakesMain system028110.2%
Southeast Wud (Central-Lisbon)Also serves parts of the city00980%
Southeast Wud (West)Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Oakes

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Oakes details

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.

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 Oakes, ND have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Oakes, which serves Oakes, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 811 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Oakes?

EPA's service area maps place most of Oakes in City of Oakes's service area (PWSID ND1100758). Southeast Wud (Central-Lisbon), Southeast Wud (West) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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