Minnesota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Norman County, MN
7 community water systems serving Norman County reported 20 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 430 of unknown material. The most are in Twin Valley.
4.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Norman County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin ValleyNorman County | 0 | 45 | 23 | 12% |
| AdaNorman County | 19 | 9 | 200 | 3.3% |
| PerleyNorman County | 0 | 4 | 62 | 5.6% |
| HendrumNorman County | 1 | 1 | 97 | 1.0% |
| ShellyNorman County | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.7% |
| HalstadNorman County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| BorupNorman County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Norman County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Norman County reported 20 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 430 of unknown material.
Which Norman County water systems have the most lead lines?
Twin Valley (45), Ada (28), Perley (4).
How do I check my home in Norman 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.