Minnesota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Goodhue County, MN
8 community water systems serving Goodhue County reported 88 lead and 739 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,989 of unknown material. The most are in Red Wing.
6.7% 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Goodhue County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red WingGoodhue County | 0 | 545 | 2,131 | 9.6% |
| ZumbrotaGoodhue County | 33 | 46 | 452 | 4.7% |
| Cannon FallsGoodhue County | 37 | 41 | 569 | 4.6% |
| Pine IslandGoodhue County | 14 | 36 | 185 | 3.5% |
| KenyonGoodhue County | 4 | 40 | 463 | 5.2% |
| GoodhueGoodhue County | 0 | 13 | 71 | 2.5% |
| WanamingoGoodhue County | 0 | 10 | 115 | 1.9% |
| BellechesterGoodhue County | 0 | 8 | 3 | 10% |
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 Goodhue County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Goodhue County reported 88 lead and 739 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,989 of unknown material.
Which Goodhue County water systems have the most lead lines?
Red Wing (545), Zumbrota (79), Cannon Falls (78).
How do I check my home in Goodhue 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.