North Dakota · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ward County, ND
13 community water systems serving Ward County reported 315 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,083 of unknown material. The most are in City of Minot.
1.5% 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 37%
Water systems serving Ward County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MinotMinot | 280 | 1 | 9,101 | 1.9% |
| City of KenmareKenmare | 32 | 19 | 286 | 9.4% |
| City of BertholdBerthold | 2 | 8 | 164 | 3.9% |
| North Prairie Rwd-System 1&2Ward County | 1 | 4 | 2,450 | 0.1% |
| City of MakotiMakoti | 0 | 2 | 81 | 2.4% |
| North Prairie Rwd-System IIIWard County | 0 | 1 | 550 | <0.1% |
| City of BurlingtonBurlington | 0 | 1 | 335 | 0.2% |
| Upper Souris Water District-System IWard County | 0 | 0 | 605 | 0% |
| City of SurreySurrey | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0% |
| Upper Souris Water District-System IIWard County | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| West River Water and SewerWard County | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0% |
| City of RyderRyder | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| City of SawyerSawyer | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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 Ward County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ward County reported 315 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,083 of unknown material.
Which Ward County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Minot (281), City of Kenmare (51), City of Berthold (10).
How do I check my home in Ward 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.