North Dakota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Barnes County, ND
9 community water systems serving Barnes County reported 29 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,383 of unknown material. The most are in City of Valley City.
0.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving Barnes County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valley CityValley City | 29 | 7 | 2,873 | 1.2% |
| City of WimbledonWimbledon | 0 | 1 | 132 | 0.8% |
| City of LitchvilleLitchville | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0% |
| City of SanbornSanborn | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0% |
| City of DazeyDazey | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| City of SibleySibley | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| City of OriskaOriska | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| City of NomeNome | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Barnes Rural Water DistrictValley City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Barnes County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Barnes County reported 29 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,383 of unknown material.
Which Barnes County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Valley City (36), City of Wimbledon (1).
How do I check my home in Barnes County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.