Minnesota · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mower County, MN
13 community water systems serving Mower County reported 36 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,816 of unknown material. The most are in Austin Utilities.
1.4% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Mower County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin UtilitiesMower County | 1 | 52 | 2,056 | 0.6% |
| LyleMower County | 25 | 17 | 109 | 19% |
| SargeantMower County | 0 | 17 | 16 | 29% |
| LeRoyMower County | 0 | 13 | 412 | 2.8% |
| BrownsdaleMower County | 4 | 4 | 350 | 2.2% |
| Grand MeadowMower County | 0 | 7 | 254 | 1.3% |
| DexterMower County | 3 | 4 | 146 | 3.9% |
| AdamsMower County | 0 | 7 | 118 | 2.1% |
| Rose CreekMower County | 1 | 5 | 173 | 3.4% |
| WalthamMower County | 0 | 3 | 73 | 3.7% |
| ElktonMower County | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5.0% |
| MapleviewMower County | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0% |
| RacineMower County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Mower County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mower County reported 36 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,816 of unknown material.
Which Mower County water systems have the most lead lines?
Austin Utilities (53), Lyle (42), Sargeant (17).
How do I check my home in Mower 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.