Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kittson County, MN
6 community water systems serving Kittson County reported 2 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,105 of unknown material. The most are in Hallock.
0.8% 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Kittson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HallockKittson County | 2 | 10 | 721 | 1.5% |
| KarlstadKittson County | 0 | 7 | 58 | 1.8% |
| KennedyKittson County | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2.3% |
| LancasterKittson County | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0% |
| Lake BronsonKittson County | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0% |
| Kittson Marshall WaterKittson County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 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 Kittson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kittson County reported 2 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,105 of unknown material.
Which Kittson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hallock (12), Karlstad (7), Kennedy (3).
How do I check my home in Kittson 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.