North Dakota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Burleigh County, ND
7 community water systems serving Burleigh County reported 177 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,385 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bismarck.
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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Burleigh County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BismarckBismarck | 162 | 13 | 5,064 | 0.8% |
| City of WiltonWilton | 15 | 2 | 147 | 4.9% |
| South Central RWD North BurleighBurleigh County | 0 | 0 | 1,889 | 0% |
| South Central Regional Water DistrictBurleigh County | 0 | 0 | 909 | 0% |
| City of LincolnLincoln | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0% |
| Country Club CO-OPBurleigh County | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Dakota Adventist AcademyBurleigh County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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 Burleigh County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Burleigh County reported 177 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,385 of unknown material.
Which Burleigh County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bismarck (175), City of Wilton (17).
How do I check my home in Burleigh 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.