North Dakota · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ramsey County, ND
3 community water systems serving Ramsey County reported 151 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 903 of unknown material. The most are in City of Devils Lake.
3.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Dakota average (2.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Ramsey County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Devils LakeDevils Lake | 151 | 9 | 799 | 6.2% |
| City of EdmoreEdmore | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0% |
| Greater Ramsey Water DistrictRamsey 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 Ramsey County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ramsey County reported 151 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 903 of unknown material.
Which Ramsey County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Devils Lake (160).
How do I check my home in Ramsey 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.