North Dakota · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Griggs County, ND
5 community water systems serving Griggs County reported 13 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,706 of unknown material. The most are in City of Cooperstown.
0.9% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 17%
Water systems serving Griggs County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CooperstownCooperstown | 12 | 1 | 514 | 2.4% |
| City of HannafordHannaford | 1 | 5 | 18 | 5.9% |
| Dakota Rural Water District NorthSharon | 0 | 0 | 590 | 0% |
| Dakota Rural Water District SouthGriggs County | 0 | 0 | 576 | 0% |
| City of BinfordBinford | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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 Griggs County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Griggs County reported 13 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,706 of unknown material.
Which Griggs County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Cooperstown (13), City of Hannaford (6).
How do I check my home in Griggs 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.