Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · population 6,207

Lead pipes in Watford, ND

3 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Watford (population 6,207) gets its water from City of Watford City. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,486, with 653 more of unknown material.

0.1% of City of Watford 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%).

0Lead
3Galvanized, replace
653Unknown material
1,830Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Watford City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 6.8 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 Watford City.

Water systems serving Watford

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Watford CityMain system036530.1%
McKenzie County WRDAlso serves parts of the city006400%

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 Watford

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

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

Yes. City of Watford City, which serves Watford, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 653 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Watford?

EPA's service area maps place most of Watford in City of Watford City's service area (PWSID ND2700990). McKenzie County WRD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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