Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cottonwood County, MN
6 community water systems serving Cottonwood County reported 55 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,321 of unknown material. The most are in Mountain Lake.
1.6% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Cottonwood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain LakeCottonwood County | 21 | 23 | 385 | 5.0% |
| WestbrookCottonwood County | 18 | 4 | 395 | 5.2% |
| JeffersCottonwood County | 13 | 5 | 136 | 9.0% |
| WindomCottonwood County | 2 | 15 | 1,258 | 0.8% |
| StordenCottonwood County | 1 | 1 | 147 | 1.3% |
| Red Rock Rural Water SystemCottonwood County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Cottonwood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cottonwood County reported 55 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,321 of unknown material.
Which Cottonwood County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mountain Lake (44), Westbrook (22), Jeffers (18).
How do I check my home in Cottonwood 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.