Minnesota · population 9,031
Lead pipes in Mound, MN
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mound (population 9,031) gets its water from Mound. That system reported 2 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,047, with 2,590 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Mound'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 36%
Latest lead test for Mound (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Mound.
Water systems serving Mound
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoundMain system | 2 | 8 | 2,590 | 0.2% |
| Spring ParkServes nearby areas | 3 | 0 | 49 | 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 Mound
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mound'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
- Spring Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Minnetristano lead reported
- Shorewoodno lead reported
- Tonka Bayno lead reported
- Orono1 lead + galv. lines
- Victoria3 lead + galv. lines
- St. Bonifacius9 lead + galv. lines
- Excelsior28 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mound, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Mound, which serves Mound, reported 2 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,590 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mound?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mound in Mound's service area (PWSID MN1270038). Spring Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mound home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mound'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 Mound 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 Mound whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.