Minnesota · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Freeborn County, MN
11 community water systems serving Freeborn County reported 83 lead and 100 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,706 of unknown material. The most are in Albert Lea.
2.0% 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) 1.1%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Freeborn County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert LeaFreeborn County | 75 | 68 | 2,334 | 1.9% |
| AldenFreeborn County | 3 | 10 | 359 | 3.3% |
| GenevaFreeborn County | 1 | 8 | 208 | 3.2% |
| EmmonsFreeborn County | 4 | 1 | 183 | 2.5% |
| HollandaleFreeborn County | 0 | 5 | 156 | 2.9% |
| GlenvilleFreeborn County | 0 | 3 | 287 | 1.0% |
| CongerFreeborn County | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3.6% |
| FreebornFreeborn County | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1.5% |
| HaywardFreeborn County | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Twin LakesFreeborn County | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| MyrtleFreeborn County | 0 | 0 | 39 | 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 Freeborn County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Freeborn County reported 83 lead and 100 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,706 of unknown material.
Which Freeborn County water systems have the most lead lines?
Albert Lea (143), Alden (13), Geneva (9).
How do I check my home in Freeborn 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.