Lead Pipe Map

North Dakota · 3 community water systems

Lead pipes in Bowman County, ND

3 community water systems serving Bowman County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 893 of unknown material. The most are in City of Scranton.

0.3% 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%).

0Lead
4Galvanized, replace
893Unknown
305Non-lead

Water systems serving Bowman County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of ScrantonScranton031781.5%281
City of RhameRhame0160.8%169
City of BowmanBowman007090%1,470

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Bowman County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Bowman County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 893 of unknown material.

Which Bowman County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of Scranton (3), City of Rhame (1).

How do I check my home in Bowman 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.