Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · population 6,580

Lead pipes in Valley, ND

36 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Valley (population 6,580) gets its water from City of Valley City. That system reported 29 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,045, with 2,873 more of unknown material.

1.2% of City of Valley City'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%).

29Lead
7Galvanized, replace
2,873Unknown material
136Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Valley City (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 Valley City.

Water systems serving Valley

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Valley CityMain system2972,8731.2%
Barnes Rural Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Valley

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Valley City 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 Valley, ND have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Valley City, which serves Valley, reported 29 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,873 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Valley?

EPA's service area maps place most of Valley in City of Valley City's service area (PWSID ND0200958). Barnes Rural Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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