North Dakota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Grand Forks County, ND
7 community water systems serving Grand Forks County reported 936 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,502 of unknown material. The most are in Grand Forks Regional WTP.
4.7% 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 4.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Grand Forks County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Regional WTPGrand Forks | 925 | 68 | 643 | 6.3% |
| City of LarimoreLarimore | 5 | 12 | 115 | 2.9% |
| East Central Regional Wd-GfGrand Forks County | 6 | 1 | 1,949 | 0.2% |
| City of EmeradoEmerado | 0 | 5 | 174 | 2.8% |
| City of NorthwoodNorthwood | 0 | 2 | 174 | 0.4% |
| Agassiz Water Users DistrictGrand Forks County | 0 | 0 | 1,371 | 0% |
| Arvilla Water Users AssociationArvilla | 0 | 0 | 76 | 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 Grand Forks County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Grand Forks County reported 936 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,502 of unknown material.
Which Grand Forks County water systems have the most lead lines?
Grand Forks Regional WTP (993), City of Larimore (17), East Central Regional Wd-Gf (7).
How do I check my home in Grand Forks 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.