Minnesota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lincoln County, MN
7 community water systems serving Lincoln County reported 8 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 503 of unknown material. The most are in Ivanhoe.
0.4% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 7.3%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Lincoln County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IvanhoeLincoln County | 8 | 17 | 242 | 7.6% |
| HendricksLincoln County | 0 | 3 | 189 | 0.7% |
| Lake BentonLincoln County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| TylerLincoln County | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| ArcoLincoln County | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| VerdiLincoln County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water SystemLincoln 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 Lincoln County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lincoln County reported 8 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 503 of unknown material.
Which Lincoln County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ivanhoe (25), Hendricks (3), Lake Benton (1).
How do I check my home in Lincoln 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.