Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Murray County, MN
6 community water systems serving Murray County reported 3 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,224 of unknown material. The most are in Slayton.
1.3% 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) 1.2%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Murray County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SlaytonMurray County | 0 | 9 | 605 | 0.8% |
| AvocaMurray County | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9.5% |
| CurrieMurray County | 0 | 5 | 39 | 3.7% |
| FuldaMurray County | 2 | 1 | 300 | 0.5% |
| Lake WilsonMurray County | 0 | 3 | 130 | 1.8% |
| ChandlerMurray County | 0 | 0 | 143 | 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 Murray County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Murray County reported 3 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,224 of unknown material.
Which Murray County water systems have the most lead lines?
Slayton (9), Avoca (9), Currie (5).
How do I check my home in Murray 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.