North Dakota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Williams County, ND
8 community water systems serving Williams County reported 78 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,838 of unknown material. The most are in City of Williston.
1.2% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Williams County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WillistonWilliston | 72 | 89 | 307 | 1.9% |
| City of GrenoraGrenora | 5 | 3 | 103 | 3.5% |
| City of TiogaTioga | 1 | 2 | 858 | 0.3% |
| Trenton Water Users AssocTrenton | 0 | 1 | 179 | 0.3% |
| City of WildroseWildrose | 0 | 1 | 136 | 0.7% |
| Northwest Rural Water DistrictWilliams County | 0 | 0 | 1,224 | 0% |
| City of RayRay | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| R & T Water SystemRay | 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 Williams County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Williams County reported 78 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,838 of unknown material.
Which Williams County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Williston (161), City of Grenora (8), City of Tioga (3).
How do I check my home in Williams 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.