Lead Pipe Map

Minnesota · population 16,788

Lead pipes in Red Wing, MN

545 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Red Wing (population 16,788) gets its water from Red Wing. That system reported 0 lead and 545 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,668, with 2,131 more of unknown material.

9.6% of Red Wing's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
545Galvanized, replace
2,131Unknown material
2,992Non-lead

Latest lead test for Red Wing (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 Red Wing.

Water systems serving Red Wing

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Red WingMain system05452,1319.6%
Prairie IslandServes nearby areas0000%

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 Red Wing

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

Find the official inventory mapRed Wing 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 Red Wing, MN have lead pipes?

Yes. Red Wing, which serves Red Wing, reported 0 lead and 545 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,131 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Red Wing?

EPA's service area maps place most of Red Wing in Red Wing's service area (PWSID MN1250013). Prairie Island also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Red Wing'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 Red Wing 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 Red Wing whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.