Minnesota · population 24,983
Lead pipes in Faribault, MN
1,076 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Faribault (population 24,983) gets its water from Faribault. That system reported 918 lead and 158 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,383, with 92 more of unknown material.
15% of Faribault's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 1.2%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Faribault (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 19 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 Faribault.
Water systems serving Faribault
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaribaultMain system | 918 | 158 | 92 | 15% |
| MN Correctional Facility - FaribaultServes 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 Faribault
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Faribault'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
- Dundas1 unknown
- Northfield11 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- Credit River22 lead + galv. lines
- Empire172 unknown
- Prior Lake3 lead + galv. lines
- Mantorville26 lead + galv. lines
- Apple Valleyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Faribault, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Faribault, which serves Faribault, reported 918 lead and 158 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 92 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Faribault?
EPA's service area maps place most of Faribault in Faribault's service area (PWSID MN1660002). MN Correctional Facility - Faribault also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Faribault home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Faribault'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 Faribault 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 Faribault whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.