Minnesota · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Faribault County, MN
11 community water systems serving Faribault County reported 266 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,870 of unknown material. The most are in Blue Earth Light and Water.
5.5% 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 4.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 43%
Water systems serving Faribault County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Light and WaterFaribault County | 231 | 7 | 430 | 14% |
| WellsFaribault County | 21 | 6 | 953 | 2.1% |
| ElmoreFaribault County | 0 | 12 | 306 | 3.2% |
| WinnebagoFaribault County | 6 | 5 | 345 | 1.4% |
| Minnesota LakeFaribault County | 5 | 1 | 238 | 1.7% |
| KiesterFaribault County | 0 | 5 | 58 | 1.6% |
| BricelynFaribault County | 3 | 1 | 243 | 1.5% |
| FrostFaribault County | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0% |
| DelavanFaribault County | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0% |
| WaltersFaribault County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| EastonFaribault County | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Faribault County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Faribault County reported 266 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,870 of unknown material.
Which Faribault County water systems have the most lead lines?
Blue Earth Light and Water (238), Wells (27), Elmore (12).
How do I check my home in Faribault 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.