North Dakota · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in McLean County, ND
10 community water systems serving McLean County reported 36 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,480 of unknown material. The most are in City of Garrison.
1.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Dakota average (2.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving McLean County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GarrisonGarrison | 18 | 5 | 734 | 3.0% |
| City of WashburnWashburn | 16 | 6 | 424 | 3.6% |
| City of RiverdaleRiverdale | 1 | 10 | 160 | 4.8% |
| City of UnderwoodUnderwood | 1 | 5 | 408 | 1.4% |
| City of Turtle LakeTurtle Lake | 0 | 5 | 140 | 1.3% |
| Garrison Rural Water DistrictMcLean County | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0% |
| City of MaxMax | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0% |
| City of MercerMercer | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| City of ColeharborColeharbor | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| McLean-Sheridan Water District-System 1McLean County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 McLean County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McLean County reported 36 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,480 of unknown material.
Which McLean County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Garrison (23), City of Washburn (22), City of Riverdale (11).
How do I check my home in McLean 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.