Minnesota · population 1,895
Lead pipes in Lester Prairie, MN
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lester Prairie (population 1,895) gets its water from Lester Prairie. That system reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 722, with 436 more of unknown material.
2.6% of Lester Prairie'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Lester Prairie (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 Lester Prairie.
Water systems serving Lester Prairie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester PrairieMain system | 0 | 19 | 436 | 2.6% |
| New GermanyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Lester Prairie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lester Prairie'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
- St. Bonifacius9 lead + galv. lines
- Minnetristano lead reported
- Victoria3 lead + galv. lines
- Independence22 lead + galv. lines
- Mound10 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Maple Plain22 lead + galv. lines
- Chaska1,169 unknown
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Questions
Does Lester Prairie, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Lester Prairie, which serves Lester Prairie, reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 436 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lester Prairie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lester Prairie in Lester Prairie's service area (PWSID MN1430006). New Germany also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lester Prairie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lester Prairie'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 Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.