Minnesota · population 4,797
Lead pipes in Windom, MN
17 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Windom (population 4,797) gets its water from Windom. That system reported 2 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,220, with 1,258 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Windom'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for Windom (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3 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 Windom.
Water systems serving Windom
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WindomMain system | 2 | 15 | 1,258 | 0.8% |
| 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 Windom
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Windom'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
- Mountain Lake44 lead + galv. lines
- Lakefield8 lead + galv. lines
- Jackson10 lead + galv. lines
- Fulda3 lead + galv. lines
- Sherburn1 lead + galv. lines
- St. James2 lead + galv. lines
- Worthington116 unknown
- Tracy17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Windom, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Windom, which serves Windom, reported 2 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,258 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Windom?
EPA's service area maps place most of Windom in Windom's service area (PWSID MN1170006). Red Rock Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Windom home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Windom'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 Windom 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 Windom whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.