Minnesota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Le Sueur County, MN
7 community water systems serving Le Sueur County reported 85 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,778 of unknown material. The most are in New Prague.
1.7% 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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Le Sueur County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New PragueLe Sueur County | 76 | 2 | 0 | 2.7% |
| LeSueurLe Sueur County | 2 | 37 | 968 | 2.3% |
| MontgomeryLe Sueur County | 7 | 5 | 550 | 0.7% |
| ElysianLe Sueur County | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1.7% |
| WatervilleLe Sueur County | 0 | 8 | 256 | 1.0% |
| Le CenterLe Sueur County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1% |
| KilkennyLe Sueur County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Le Sueur County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Le Sueur County reported 85 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,778 of unknown material.
Which Le Sueur County water systems have the most lead lines?
New Prague (78), LeSueur (39), Montgomery (12).
How do I check my home in Le Sueur 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.