Minnesota · population 1,050
Lead pipes in Sherburn, MN
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sherburn (population 1,050) gets its water from Sherburn. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 576, with 439 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Sherburn'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 24%
Latest lead test for Sherburn (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4 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 Sherburn.
Water systems serving Sherburn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SherburnMain system | 1 | 0 | 439 | 0.2% |
| Red Rock Rural Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Sherburn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sherburn'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
- Jackson10 lead + galv. lines
- Lakefield8 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Lake44 lead + galv. lines
- St. James2 lead + galv. lines
- Windom17 lead + galv. lines
- Worthington116 unknown
- Fulda3 lead + galv. lines
- North Mankato153 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sherburn, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Sherburn, which serves Sherburn, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 439 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sherburn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sherburn in Sherburn's service area (PWSID MN1460007). Red Rock Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sherburn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sherburn'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 Sherburn 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 Sherburn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.