Minnesota · population 14,142
Lead pipes in North Mankato, MN
153 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Mankato (population 14,142) gets its water from North Mankato. That system reported 77 lead and 76 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,017, with 4 more of unknown material.
3.0% of North Mankato'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 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for North Mankato (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 14 ppb 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 North Mankato.
Water systems serving North Mankato
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North MankatoMain system | 77 | 76 | 4 | 3.0% |
| MankatoServes nearby areas | 201 | 57 | 3,029 | 1.7% |
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 North Mankato
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Mankato'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
- Eagle Lake5 lead + galv. lines
- St. Peter24 lead + galv. lines
- Le Sueur39 lead + galv. lines
- St. James2 lead + galv. lines
- Faribault1,076 lead + galv. lines
- Dundas1 unknown
- Carver1 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Lake44 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Mankato, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. North Mankato, which serves North Mankato, reported 77 lead and 76 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Mankato?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Mankato in North Mankato's service area (PWSID MN1520005). Mankato also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Mankato home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Mankato'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 North Mankato 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 North Mankato whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.