Minnesota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nobles County, MN
8 community water systems serving Nobles County reported 17 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 646 of unknown material. The most are in Ellsworth.
1.7% 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Nobles County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EllsworthNobles County | 1 | 65 | 27 | 26% |
| BigelowNobles County | 16 | 0 | 10 | 15% |
| WilmontNobles County | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6.5% |
| Round LakeNobles County | 0 | 4 | 32 | 1.9% |
| LismoreNobles County | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1.4% |
| AdrianNobles County | 0 | 0 | 442 | 0% |
| WorthingtonNobles County | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0% |
| ReadingNobles County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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 Nobles County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nobles County reported 17 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 646 of unknown material.
Which Nobles County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ellsworth (66), Bigelow (16), Wilmont (11).
How do I check my home in Nobles 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.