North Dakota · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Richland County, ND
13 community water systems serving Richland County reported 128 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,109 of unknown material. The most are in City of Wahpeton.
2.0% 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 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 56%
Water systems serving Richland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WahpetonWahpeton | 88 | 5 | 1,879 | 3.5% |
| City of FairmountFairmount | 18 | 4 | 119 | 15% |
| City of HankinsonHankinson | 17 | 1 | 186 | 2.6% |
| City of WyndmereWyndmere | 0 | 4 | 202 | 1.3% |
| City of ColfaxColfax | 3 | 1 | 64 | 2.4% |
| City of LidgerwoodLidgerwood | 1 | 2 | 233 | 0.7% |
| City of AbercrombieAbercrombie | 1 | 1 | 123 | 1.3% |
| City of MooretonMooreton | 0 | 1 | 110 | 0.9% |
| City of WalcottWalcott | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| City of ChristineChristine | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| City of MantadorMantador | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| City of BarneyBarney | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Southeast Wud (East)Abercrombie | 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 Richland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Richland County reported 128 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,109 of unknown material.
Which Richland County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Wahpeton (93), City of Fairmount (22), City of Hankinson (18).
How do I check my home in Richland 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.