North Dakota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bottineau County, ND
8 community water systems serving Bottineau County reported 102 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,695 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bottineau.
3.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Bottineau County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BottineauBottineau | 101 | 3 | 576 | 8.9% |
| City of Willow CityWillow City | 0 | 6 | 142 | 4.1% |
| City of LansfordLansford | 0 | 2 | 152 | 1.2% |
| City of WesthopeWesthope | 1 | 0 | 260 | 0.4% |
| All Seasons Wd-System IBottineau County | 0 | 0 | 235 | 0% |
| All Seasons Wd-System IIIBottineau County | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0% |
| City of SourisSouris | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| City of MaxbassMaxbass | 0 | 0 | 56 | 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 Bottineau County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bottineau County reported 102 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,695 of unknown material.
Which Bottineau County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bottineau (104), City of Willow City (6), City of Lansford (2).
How do I check my home in Bottineau 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.