Minnesota · population 26,173
Lead pipes in Winona, MN
2,706 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Winona (population 26,173) gets its water from Winona. That system reported 0 lead and 2,706 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,959, with 3 more of unknown material.
30% of Winona'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) 30%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Winona (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 Winona.
Water systems serving Winona
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 Winona
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Winona'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
- Goodviewno lead reported
- St. Charles28 lead + galv. lines
- La Crescent204 lead + galv. lines
- Mantorville26 lead + galv. lines
- Kasson25 lead + galv. lines
- Red Wing545 lead + galv. lines
- Austin53 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Winona, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Winona, which serves Winona, reported 0 lead and 2,706 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Winona?
EPA's service area maps place most of Winona in Winona's service area (PWSID MN1850013). Goodview also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Winona home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Winona'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 Winona 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 Winona whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.