Minnesota · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Douglas County, MN
5 community water systems serving Douglas County reported 0 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 280 of unknown material. The most are in Alexandria.
0.7% 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 4.6%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Douglas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlexandriaDouglas County | 0 | 25 | 58 | 0.5% |
| OsakisDouglas County | 0 | 18 | 188 | 2.7% |
| CarlosDouglas County | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0.4% |
| EvansvilleDouglas County | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.3% |
| KensingtonDouglas 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 Douglas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Douglas County reported 0 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 280 of unknown material.
Which Douglas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Alexandria (25), Osakis (18), Carlos (1).
How do I check my home in Douglas 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.