Minnesota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Martin County, MN
9 community water systems serving Martin County reported 292 lead and 255 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,820 of unknown material. The most are in Fairmont.
7.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Martin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FairmontMartin County | 287 | 234 | 877 | 11% |
| GranadaMartin County | 2 | 14 | 77 | 11% |
| TrumanMartin County | 1 | 3 | 539 | 0.7% |
| CeylonMartin County | 1 | 2 | 160 | 1.7% |
| SherburnMartin County | 1 | 0 | 439 | 0.2% |
| TrimontMartin County | 0 | 1 | 259 | 0.3% |
| NorthropMartin County | 0 | 1 | 82 | 0.8% |
| WelcomeMartin County | 0 | 0 | 292 | 0% |
| DunnellMartin County | 0 | 0 | 95 | 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 Martin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Martin County reported 292 lead and 255 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,820 of unknown material.
Which Martin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fairmont (521), Granada (16), Truman (4).
How do I check my home in Martin 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.