Minnesota · population 23,875
Lead pipes in Otsego, MN
No lead lines reported
Most of Otsego (population 23,875) gets its water from Otsego, which reported 5,447 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Otsego'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Otsego (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Otsego.
Water systems serving Otsego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OtsegoMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Joint Powers Water BoardServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Otsego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Otsego'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
- Albertville2 lead + galv. lines
- St. Michael2 lead + galv. lines
- Rogers3 unknown
- Hanover2 lead + galv. lines
- Ramseyno lead reported
- Monticellono lead reported
- Dayton248 unknown
- Nowthen39 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Otsego, MN have lead pipes?
Otsego, which serves Otsego, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Otsego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Otsego in Otsego's service area (PWSID MN1860026). Joint Powers Water Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Otsego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Otsego'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 Otsego 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 Otsego whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.