Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · population 8,115

Lead pipes in Wahpeton, ND

93 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Wahpeton (population 8,115) gets its water from City of Wahpeton. That system reported 88 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,691, with 1,879 more of unknown material.

3.5% of City of Wahpeton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

88Lead
5Galvanized, replace
1,879Unknown material
719Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Wahpeton (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.4 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 Wahpeton.

Water systems serving Wahpeton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of WahpetonMain system8851,8793.5%
Southeast Wud (East)Also 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 Wahpeton

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

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

Yes. City of Wahpeton, which serves Wahpeton, reported 88 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,879 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Wahpeton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Wahpeton in City of Wahpeton's service area (PWSID ND3900973). Southeast Wud (East) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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