Minnesota · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fillmore County, MN
11 community water systems serving Fillmore County reported 26 lead and 240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,301 of unknown material. The most are in Canton.
4.4% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Fillmore County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CantonFillmore County | 19 | 52 | 63 | 36% |
| MabelFillmore County | 2 | 39 | 258 | 10% |
| LanesboroFillmore County | 2 | 35 | 422 | 7.8% |
| HarmonyFillmore County | 1 | 30 | 251 | 4.3% |
| PrestonFillmore County | 1 | 26 | 331 | 4.1% |
| PetersonFillmore County | 0 | 24 | 80 | 18% |
| ChatfieldFillmore County | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1.3% |
| RushfordFillmore County | 0 | 8 | 31 | 1.0% |
| FountainFillmore County | 0 | 7 | 72 | 3.9% |
| WykoffFillmore County | 1 | 4 | 53 | 2.2% |
| Spring ValleyFillmore County | 0 | 0 | 740 | 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 Fillmore County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fillmore County reported 26 lead and 240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,301 of unknown material.
Which Fillmore County water systems have the most lead lines?
Canton (71), Mabel (41), Lanesboro (37).
How do I check my home in Fillmore 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.