Minnesota · population 5,257
Lead pipes in La Crescent, MN
204 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of La Crescent (population 5,257) gets its water from LaCrescent. That system reported 17 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,097, with 1,236 more of unknown material.
9.7% of LaCrescent'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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.9%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for LaCrescent (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 LaCrescent.
Water systems serving La Crescent
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrescentMain system | 17 | 187 | 1,236 | 9.7% |
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 La Crescent
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on LaCrescent'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
- Winona2,706 lead + galv. lines
- Goodviewno lead reported
- St. Charles28 lead + galv. lines
- Kasson25 lead + galv. lines
- Mantorville26 lead + galv. lines
- Red Wing545 lead + galv. lines
- Austin53 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does La Crescent, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. LaCrescent, which serves La Crescent, reported 17 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,236 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to La Crescent?
EPA's service area maps place most of La Crescent in LaCrescent's service area (PWSID MN1280007).
How do I check whether my La Crescent home has a lead service line?
Search your address on LaCrescent'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 La Crescent 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 LaCrescent whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.