Minnesota · population 1,146
Lead pipes in Cottonwood, MN
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cottonwood (population 1,146) gets its water from Cottonwood. That system reported 9 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 510, with 288 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Cottonwood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for Cottonwood (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Cottonwood.
Water systems serving Cottonwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CottonwoodMain system | 9 | 4 | 288 | 2.5% |
| MarshallServes nearby areas | 190 | 0 | 6 | 3.9% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Cottonwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cottonwood's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Marshall190 lead + galv. lines
- Granite Falls58 lead + galv. lines
- Minneotano lead reported
- Montevideo12 lead + galv. lines
- Tracy17 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson12 lead + galv. lines
- Canby1 lead + galv. lines
- Tyler62 unknown
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Questions
Does Cottonwood, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Cottonwood, which serves Cottonwood, reported 9 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 288 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cottonwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cottonwood in Cottonwood's service area (PWSID MN1420002). Marshall also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cottonwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cottonwood's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Cottonwood be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Cottonwood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.