Minnesota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lac Qui Parle County, MN
4 community water systems serving Lac Qui Parle County reported 15 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 368 of unknown material. The most are in Madison.
2.2% 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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Lac Qui Parle County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MadisonLac Qui Parle County | 11 | 12 | 311 | 2.8% |
| DawsonLac Qui Parle County | 1 | 11 | 36 | 1.5% |
| BellinghamLac Qui Parle County | 3 | 3 | 19 | 3.8% |
| BoydLac Qui Parle County | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.7% |
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 Lac Qui Parle County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lac Qui Parle County reported 15 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 368 of unknown material.
Which Lac Qui Parle County water systems have the most lead lines?
Madison (23), Dawson (12), Bellingham (6).
How do I check my home in Lac Qui Parle 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.