Minnesota · population 2,678
Lead pipes in Granite Falls, MN
58 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Granite Falls (population 2,678) gets its water from Granite Falls. That system reported 28 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,584, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.7% of Granite Falls'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) 1.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Granite Falls (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 10 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 Granite Falls.
Water systems serving Granite Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite FallsMain system | 28 | 30 | 0 | 3.7% |
| 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 Granite Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Granite Falls'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
- Montevideo12 lead + galv. lines
- Cottonwood13 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson12 lead + galv. lines
- Minneotano lead reported
- Marshall190 lead + galv. lines
- Madison23 lead + galv. lines
- Canby1 lead + galv. lines
- Tracy17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Granite Falls, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Granite Falls, which serves Granite Falls, reported 28 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Granite Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Granite Falls in Granite Falls's service area (PWSID MN1870004). Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Granite Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Granite Falls'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 Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.