Minnesota · population 1,431
Lead pipes in Dawson, MN
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dawson (population 1,431) gets its water from Dawson. That system reported 1 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 786, with 36 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Dawson'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) 1.4%
- Unknown 4.6%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Dawson (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Dawson.
Water systems serving Dawson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DawsonMain system | 1 | 11 | 36 | 1.5% |
| Lincoln-Pipestone 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 Dawson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dawson'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
- Madison23 lead + galv. lines
- Montevideo12 lead + galv. lines
- Canby1 lead + galv. lines
- Minneotano lead reported
- Granite Falls58 lead + galv. lines
- Cottonwood13 lead + galv. lines
- Marshall190 lead + galv. lines
- Tyler62 unknown
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Questions
Does Dawson, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Dawson, which serves Dawson, reported 1 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 36 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dawson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dawson in Dawson's service area (PWSID MN1370003). Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dawson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dawson'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 Dawson 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 Dawson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.