Minnesota · population 1,461
Lead pipes in Pierz, MN
55 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pierz (population 1,461) gets its water from Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District. That system reported 0 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 676, with 88 more of unknown material.
8.1% of Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 7 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 Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District.
Water systems serving Pierz
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Prairie Sewer and Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 55 | 88 | 8.1% |
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 Pierz
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District'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
- Sartellno lead reported
- Milaca98 lead + galv. lines
- Brainerd1,065 lead + galv. lines
- Sauk Rapids199 lead + galv. lines
- Baxterno lead reported
- St. Joseph1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Cloud1,078 lead + galv. lines
- East Gull Lakeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Pierz, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District, which serves Pierz, reported 0 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 88 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pierz?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pierz in Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District's service area (PWSID MN1490004).
How do I check whether my Pierz home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District'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 Pierz 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 Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.