North Dakota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Morton County, ND
9 community water systems serving Morton County reported 64 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,264 of unknown material. The most are in City of Mandan.
0.7% 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 54%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Morton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MandanMandan | 58 | 3 | 4,481 | 0.8% |
| City of Glen UllinGlen Ullin | 4 | 12 | 330 | 3.4% |
| City of New SalemNew Salem | 2 | 0 | 204 | 0.4% |
| City of FlasherFlasher | 0 | 2 | 102 | 1.2% |
| Missouri West Water SystemMorton County | 0 | 0 | 631 | 0% |
| City of HebronHebron | 0 | 0 | 324 | 0% |
| City of AlmontAlmont | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0% |
| Riverview HeightsMandan | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Southwest Wa-Junction Inn(Missouri West)Morton County | 0 | 0 | 54 | 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 Morton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Morton County reported 64 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,264 of unknown material.
Which Morton County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Mandan (61), City of Glen Ullin (16), City of New Salem (2).
How do I check my home in Morton 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.