Minnesota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Big Stone County, MN
4 community water systems serving Big Stone County reported 1 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 770 of unknown material. The most are in Ortonville.
4.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.8%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Big Stone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrtonvilleBig Stone County | 1 | 69 | 457 | 5.8% |
| ClintonBig Stone County | 0 | 9 | 117 | 3.4% |
| BeardsleyBig Stone County | 0 | 4 | 175 | 2.1% |
| CorrellBig Stone County | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Big Stone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Big Stone County reported 1 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 770 of unknown material.
Which Big Stone County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ortonville (70), Clinton (9), Beardsley (4).
How do I check my home in Big Stone County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.