Minnesota · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carver County, MN
11 community water systems serving Carver County reported 74 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,421 of unknown material. The most are in Waconia.
0.4% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 10.0%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Carver County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaconiaCarver County | 29 | 35 | 582 | 1.2% |
| WatertownCarver County | 40 | 3 | 256 | 2.4% |
| Norwood-Young AmericaCarver County | 4 | 31 | 573 | 2.4% |
| CologneCarver County | 1 | 3 | 482 | 0.5% |
| HamburgCarver County | 0 | 4 | 174 | 1.8% |
| VictoriaCarver County | 0 | 3 | 0 | <0.1% |
| CarverCarver County | 0 | 1 | 47 | <0.1% |
| ChaskaCarver County | 0 | 0 | 1,169 | 0% |
| ChanhassenCarver County | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0% |
| MayerCarver County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| New GermanyCarver County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Carver County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carver County reported 74 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,421 of unknown material.
Which Carver County water systems have the most lead lines?
Waconia (64), Watertown (43), Norwood-Young America (35).
How do I check my home in Carver 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.