DICKINSON CITY OF Water System: Lead Service Line Inventory
Dickinson serves roughly 25,700 people in North Dakota. If you live there and drink tap water, you may be wondering whether your home has a lead service line—the pipe that connects the water main in the street to your house.
What we know about lead in Dickinson's water system
The City of Dickinson draws water from surface sources (rivers or lakes). The water utility has not yet published a complete inventory of lead service lines in its system. This means the count of homes with lead pipes is unknown at this time.
Lead service lines are a real concern because lead can leach into drinking water, especially in older homes or systems with corrosive water. However, the presence of a lead service line does not automatically mean your water is unsafe—water chemistry, age of pipes, and other factors matter too.
What you should do now
Contact your water utility directly to find out:
- Whether your address has a lead service line
- When they expect to finish their full inventory
- Whether your water is tested for lead
- What steps they're taking to replace lead lines
The City of Dickinson water department can provide specific information about your property and timeline for replacements or testing.
About the inventory data
The information shown here is current as of our last update. Utilities are required under federal law to maintain lead service line inventories, but the pace of completion varies. Dickinson's complete count and any replacement plan may be in development.
If you're concerned about lead in your home's water, you can:
- Request a free or low-cost water test from your utility
- Use a filter certified to reduce lead (look for NSF certification)
- Flush your tap for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if the water has been sitting
- Talk to your pediatrician if you have young children
Next steps for residents
- Contact Dickinson City of to ask about your property's service line status
- Request a water test if you're concerned about lead levels
- Check back with the utility about their inventory completion timeline
- Review NSF-certified filters as a temporary measure while awaiting inventory results
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Dickinson have lead in the water?
Lead in water comes primarily from service line pipes, not the source water itself. Dickinson's water system has not yet published a complete inventory of lead service lines, so the full picture is unknown. Contact the utility to find out if your home has a lead line and to request a water test.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line in Dickinson?
Call or email the City of Dickinson water utility and provide your address. They can tell you whether your service line is documented as lead, non-lead, or unknown. If it's unknown, ask about their timeline for inspection or replacement.
Is lead service line water safe to drink?
A lead service line can release lead into water, but risk depends on water chemistry, pipe age, and usage patterns. The safest approach is to have your water tested and, if lead is detected, use a filter or request a line replacement. Talk to your doctor about any health concerns.
When will Dickinson replace lead service lines?
Dickinson has not published a public replacement plan yet. Contact the utility directly to ask about their timeline and whether you qualify for assistance or prioritization.