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Lead service lines in Dickinson, ND

7 water utilities serve Dickinson, with approximately 38,694 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Dickinson, ND

What you need to know

Dickinson's water systems serve about 38,700 people across seven utilities. The largest—Dickinson City of—provides water to roughly 25,700 residents. Currently, there are no confirmed lead service lines documented in the publicly available inventories for Dickinson's water systems.

However, "not documented" does not mean "not present." Many older cities across the US have lead service lines that haven't been fully inventoried yet. North Dakota utilities are still in the early stages of mapping their underground infrastructure. Your home's connection to the water main—the service line—may contain lead if it was installed before the 1980s, especially if you live in a neighborhood built in the mid-20th century or earlier.

Why this matters

Lead is a neurotoxin. Drinking water with elevated lead poses real health risks, particularly for children under 6 and pregnant people. Even low levels of exposure can affect brain development. The EPA's current action level is 15 parts per billion (ppb), but there is no truly "safe" level.

Lead service lines are the single largest source of lead in drinking water for many American households. Corrosion of old pipes—especially in homes with softer water—can leach lead into the water you drink, cook with, and give to children.

What Dickinson utilities say

If your water system has completed a lead service line inventory, that information should be publicly available. Most utilities provide their inventory status and maps on their websites or through their annual water quality reports (Consumer Confidence Reports). Check the contact information for your specific water provider below.

Top water systems in Dickinson:

  • Dickinson City of (25,679 people served)
  • Southwest Water Authority (8,537 people served)
  • OMND Water Treatment Plant (4,168 people served)

Next steps for residents

  • Contact your water utility and ask whether your address has a lead service line. Request a copy of their inventory or service line map.
  • Get your water tested through a certified lab if you're concerned. Your utility or local health department can recommend testing.
  • Don't panic, but do act. If a lead service line is confirmed, treatment options (like adding phosphate to reduce corrosion) and service line replacement are available.
  • Check the CDC website for health guidance if anyone in your household is pregnant or under 6 years old.

Utilities serving Dickinson

Common questions

Does Dickinson have lead in the water?

No lead service lines have been documented in Dickinson's public water system inventories so far. However, older homes may still have lead service lines that haven't been inventoried yet. Contact your water utility to check your specific address.

How do I know if my house has a lead service line?

Ask your water utility for their service line inventory or map—this is public information. You can also have a licensed plumber inspect your line, or get a water test through a certified lab to measure lead levels.

Is lead in water dangerous?

Yes. Lead is a neurotoxin linked to reduced IQ, behavioral problems, and other health effects in children. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Talk to your pediatrician or visit the CDC website if you have health concerns.

What should I do if I find out I have a lead service line?

Contact your water utility about treatment options (like corrosion control) and whether replacement programs or rebates are available. In the meantime, you can run water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking to flush stagnant water from the line.