Lead Pipe Map

Minnesota · population 4,565

Lead pipes in Nowthen, MN

39 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Nowthen (population 4,565) gets its water from Elk River. That system reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,786, with 870 more of unknown material.

0.7% of Elk River's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
39Galvanized, replace
870Unknown material
4,877Non-lead

Latest lead test for Elk River (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Elk River.

Water systems serving Nowthen

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Elk RiverMain system0398700.7%

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 Nowthen

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elk River's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapElk River details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Nowthen, MN have lead pipes?

Yes. Elk River, which serves Nowthen, reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 870 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Nowthen?

EPA's service area maps place most of Nowthen in Elk River's service area (PWSID MN1710004).

How do I check whether my Nowthen home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Elk River'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 Nowthen 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 Elk River whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.