North Dakota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Stark County, ND
7 community water systems serving Stark County reported 128 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,511 of unknown material. The most are in City of Dickinson.
0.9% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Stark County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DickinsonDickinson | 126 | 0 | 0 | 1.5% |
| City of BelfieldBelfield | 1 | 3 | 567 | 0.6% |
| City of RichardtonRichardton | 0 | 4 | 299 | 1.1% |
| Southwest Water AuthorityDickinson | 1 | 0 | 2,426 | <0.1% |
| City of TaylorTaylor | 0 | 1 | 105 | 0.8% |
| City of South HeartSouth Heart | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0% |
| City of GladstoneGladstone | 0 | 0 | 32 | 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 Stark County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Stark County reported 128 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,511 of unknown material.
Which Stark County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Dickinson (126), City of Belfield (4), City of Richardton (4).
How do I check my home in Stark 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.