OMND WATER TREATMENT PLANT Lead Service Line Inventory
OMND Water Treatment Plant serves about 4,168 people in North Dakota. Like all US water utilities, it is required by the EPA to inventory lead service lines (LSLs)—the pipes that connect homes to the public water main—and share that information with residents.
What we know about lead service lines at OMND
The utility has not yet completed or publicly released a lead service line inventory. This means the current count of lead, galvanized, and non-lead pipes serving the system is not yet available online.
This does not mean there are no lead service lines in the system. It means the inventory work is ongoing. Utilities have until 2024 to complete their inventories under federal rules, though many finish earlier.
Why this matters
Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in drinking water at the tap. If you have a lead service line and your water is corrosive (which increases the likelihood of lead leaching), drinking or cooking with unfiltered tap water carries a risk—especially for children and pregnant people. However, many homes with lead service lines have little to no lead in their water because water chemistry, pipe age, and other factors all play a role.
What you can do now
Contact OMND Water Treatment Plant directly to ask about:
- Whether your specific address has a lead service line (they may have partial records even if the full inventory isn't public yet)
- Whether the water is treated with corrosion control
- When the full inventory will be available online
If you're concerned about lead exposure, the CDC recommends having your water tested. You can request a free or low-cost test through your state health department or contact a certified lab. Boiling does not remove lead; if testing shows lead above 15 ppb (parts per billion), using a certified filter on your tap water is the fastest fix.
Next steps for residents
- Call or email OMND to ask if your address is on a lead service line and request the inventory timeline
- Get your water tested if anyone in your home is pregnant or under age 6
- Check with your state health department (North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality) for local testing resources
- Learn about certified lead filters if testing shows lead above 15 ppb
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 OMND Water Treatment Plant with your address—they maintain records of which pipes are in the ground serving each home. You can also look at the pipe where it enters your home; lead is soft, gray, and dents with a fingernail or screwdriver (do not scrape it off). If you're unsure, a plumber or your utility can identify it.
Is it dangerous to have a lead service line?
A lead service line *can* allow lead into your drinking water, but whether it does depends on your water's chemistry and other factors. Getting your water tested is the best way to know. If testing shows lead above 15 ppb, a certified filter reduces it; replacing the line is the permanent solution.
How long does it take utilities to complete lead inventories?
The EPA requires utilities to complete their inventories by 2024, though many finish sooner. OMND has not yet published its timeline; contact them directly for an update.
What is the difference between a lead service line and galvanized pipe?
A lead service line is made of lead and is a direct source of lead in water. Galvanized pipe is steel coated with zinc; it doesn't leach lead but may pose other corrosion risks. Non-lead pipes (copper, PVC, etc.) are generally considered safer.