CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I Lead Service Line Inventory
About this water system
CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I serves 3,658 people in North Dakota. The system draws water from groundwater sources.
Lead service line inventory status
As of now, this water system has not yet completed its lead service line inventory. No counts of lead, galvanized, or non-lead pipes have been reported publicly. This does not mean the system has no lead lines—it means the survey work is still underway or pending.
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires all community water systems to identify which customer homes are connected via lead service lines (the pipes that run from the water main in the street to your house). This inventory helps systems plan replacement work and tells homeowners whether they need testing or interim protection measures.
What you should do now
Contact the water system directly to ask:
- When will the inventory be finished?
- Do they know yet whether your specific address has a lead service line?
- What should you do in the meantime to protect your family?
A lead service line is a risk only if water sits in it. Running water briefly in the morning before using water for cooking or drinking reduces exposure. If you have young children or are pregnant, ask your pediatrician or OB-GYN whether you should have your water tested now, rather than waiting for the inventory.
Why this matters
Lead can leach from old pipes into drinking water, especially in homes with acidic water or if water sits unused for hours. Even low levels of lead exposure are a concern for children under age 6 and pregnant people. The sooner your system completes its inventory, the sooner you'll know your actual risk.
Next steps for residents
- Contact CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT-PHASE I and ask about your service line material and the inventory timeline.
- If you have young children, ask your water utility about testing and interim measures you can take now.
- Run water briefly each morning before drinking or cooking—this simple step reduces lead exposure if you do have a lead line.
- Visit the CDC's lead in water resource page for more information on health effects and testing.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact your water utility and ask them. They are required to identify which homes have lead lines. Until they finish their survey, you can also check if your home was built before 1986 (when lead was still commonly used) and ask a plumber to inspect your visible pipes—though the service line itself is usually buried.
Is it safe to drink water from a lead service line?
Lead only becomes a problem if water sits in the pipe for hours and leaches lead into it. Running water for 30 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking significantly reduces risk. Have your water tested if you're concerned, especially if you have children under 6 or are pregnant.
What does 'inventory status' mean?
It means the water system is documenting which service lines are made of lead, which are galvanized or non-lead materials, and which are unknown. This is required by law and helps systems plan replacements and inform residents.
When will CASS RURAL WATER DISTRICT finish its inventory?
Contact the utility directly for a timeline. Federal law requires all systems to complete inventories, but deadlines vary by state and system size.