Minnesota · population 1,710
Lead pipes in Lakefield, MN
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lakefield (population 1,710) gets its water from Lakefield. That system reported 4 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 950, with 774 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Lakefield'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Lakefield (2023): not detected 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 Lakefield.
Water systems serving Lakefield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LakefieldMain system | 4 | 4 | 774 | 0.8% |
| Red Rock 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 Lakefield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lakefield'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
- Jackson10 lead + galv. lines
- Windom17 lead + galv. lines
- Worthington116 unknown
- Mountain Lake44 lead + galv. lines
- Sherburn1 lead + galv. lines
- Fulda3 lead + galv. lines
- St. James2 lead + galv. lines
- Adrian442 unknown
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Questions
Does Lakefield, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Lakefield, which serves Lakefield, reported 4 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 774 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lakefield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lakefield in Lakefield's service area (PWSID MN1320004). Red Rock Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lakefield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lakefield'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 Lakefield 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 Lakefield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.