Minnesota · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kandiyohi County, MN
11 community water systems serving Kandiyohi County reported 12 lead and 167 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,759 of unknown material. The most are in Willmar.
1.8% 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Kandiyohi County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WillmarKandiyohi County | 8 | 109 | 1,765 | 1.8% |
| SpicerKandiyohi County | 0 | 25 | 167 | 4.0% |
| New LondonKandiyohi County | 0 | 9 | 150 | 1.6% |
| AtwaterKandiyohi County | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1.6% |
| RaymondKandiyohi County | 4 | 1 | 215 | 1.5% |
| PrinsburgKandiyohi County | 0 | 5 | 137 | 1.9% |
| BlomkestKandiyohi County | 0 | 4 | 69 | 5.5% |
| PennockKandiyohi County | 0 | 3 | 197 | 1.3% |
| Roseland Coop WellKandiyohi County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9% |
| KandiyohiKandiyohi County | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water DistKandiyohi County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Kandiyohi County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kandiyohi County reported 12 lead and 167 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,759 of unknown material.
Which Kandiyohi County water systems have the most lead lines?
Willmar (117), Spicer (25), New London (9).
How do I check my home in Kandiyohi 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.