Minnesota · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Blue Earth County, MN
10 community water systems serving Blue Earth County reported 243 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,812 of unknown material. The most are in Mankato.
1.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Blue Earth County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MankatoBlue Earth County | 201 | 57 | 3,029 | 1.7% |
| Lake CrystalBlue Earth County | 19 | 19 | 67 | 3.6% |
| MapletonBlue Earth County | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2.8% |
| Good ThunderBlue Earth County | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4.1% |
| AmboyBlue Earth County | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3.0% |
| Eagle LakeBlue Earth County | 0 | 5 | 402 | 0.4% |
| Madison LakeBlue Earth County | 1 | 2 | 139 | 0.4% |
| SkylineBlue Earth County | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Rapidan Development Company, Inc.Blue Earth County | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Vernon CenterBlue Earth County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Blue Earth County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Blue Earth County reported 243 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,812 of unknown material.
Which Blue Earth County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mankato (258), Lake Crystal (38), Mapleton (20).
How do I check my home in Blue Earth 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.