Minnesota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in McLeod County, MN
9 community water systems serving McLeod County reported 65 lead and 308 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,742 of unknown material. The most are in Hutchinson.
3.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving McLeod County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HutchinsonMcLeod County | 1 | 245 | 2,505 | 4.6% |
| WinstedMcLeod County | 20 | 30 | 464 | 5.1% |
| Silver LakeMcLeod County | 44 | 1 | 156 | 12% |
| Lester PrairieMcLeod County | 0 | 19 | 436 | 2.6% |
| StewartMcLeod County | 0 | 7 | 29 | 2.7% |
| BrowntonMcLeod County | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1.8% |
| PlatoMcLeod County | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0% |
| BiscayMcLeod County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| GlencoeMcLeod 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 McLeod County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McLeod County reported 65 lead and 308 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,742 of unknown material.
Which McLeod County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hutchinson (246), Winsted (50), Silver Lake (45).
How do I check my home in McLeod 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.