North Dakota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mountrail County, ND
4 community water systems serving Mountrail County reported 12 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 730 of unknown material. The most are in City of Stanley.
1.4% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Mountrail County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of StanleyStanley | 12 | 7 | 541 | 1.7% |
| City of PlazaPlaza | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0% |
| City of RossRoss | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| North Prairie RWD System IVMountrail County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Mountrail County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mountrail County reported 12 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 730 of unknown material.
Which Mountrail County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Stanley (19).
How do I check my home in Mountrail 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.