Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Olmsted County, MN
6 community water systems serving Olmsted County reported 260 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,413 of unknown material. The most are in Rochester.
1.1% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 7.0%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Olmsted County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RochesterOlmsted County | 257 | 269 | 2,546 | 1.3% |
| StewartvilleOlmsted County | 3 | 14 | 428 | 0.6% |
| EyotaOlmsted County | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1.1% |
| OronocoOlmsted County | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0.4% |
| ByronOlmsted County | 0 | 0 | 314 | 0% |
| Chester HeightsOlmsted County | 0 | 0 | 94 | 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 Olmsted County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Olmsted County reported 260 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,413 of unknown material.
Which Olmsted County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rochester (526), Stewartville (17), Eyota (9).
How do I check my home in Olmsted 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.