Lead in North Dakota Well Water

In North Dakota, lead levels average 9.705 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 29.587 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 10.6% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 6,890 wells.

Testing for lead in North Dakota typically costs around $127. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $3,944.

The risk level for lead in North Dakota is rated as moderate. The state average of 9.705 ppb is 56.6% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.