North Dakota · population 2,214
Lead pipes in Stanley, ND
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Stanley (population 2,214) gets its water from City of Stanley. That system reported 12 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,141, with 541 more of unknown material.
1.7% of City of Stanley's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Dakota average (2.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for City of Stanley (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Stanley.
Water systems serving Stanley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of StanleyMain system | 12 | 7 | 541 | 1.7% |
| R & T Water SystemAlso 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 Stanley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Stanley'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 Stanley, ND have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Stanley, which serves Stanley, reported 12 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 541 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Stanley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Stanley in City of Stanley's service area (PWSID ND3100898). R & T Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Stanley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Stanley'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 Stanley 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 Stanley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.