Minnesota · population 7,269
Lead pipes in Crookston, MN
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Crookston (population 7,269) gets its water from Crookston. That system reported 3 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,998, with 1,790 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Crookston's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for Crookston (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Crookston.
Water systems serving Crookston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrookstonMain system | 3 | 11 | 1,790 | 0.5% |
| Marshall-Polk Rural Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Crookston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Crookston'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
- East Grand Forks9 lead + galv. lines
- Warren512 unknown
- Dilworth34 lead + galv. lines
- Moorhead210 lead + galv. lines
- Crosslake49 unknown
- East Gull Lakeno lead reported
- Baxterno lead reported
- Brainerd1,065 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Crookston, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Crookston, which serves Crookston, reported 3 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,790 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Crookston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Crookston in Crookston's service area (PWSID MN1600002). Marshall-Polk Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Crookston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Crookston'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 Crookston 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 Crookston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.