Minnesota · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Otter Tail County, MN
13 community water systems serving Otter Tail County reported 372 lead and 256 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,886 of unknown material. The most are in Fergus Falls.
5.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Otter Tail County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus FallsOtter Tail County | 318 | 54 | 570 | 6.8% |
| Pelican RapidsOtter Tail County | 31 | 56 | 400 | 10% |
| PerhamOtter Tail County | 9 | 75 | 328 | 5.2% |
| HenningOtter Tail County | 9 | 27 | 121 | 7.8% |
| Battle LakeOtter Tail County | 4 | 20 | 28 | 4.4% |
| New York MillsOtter Tail County | 0 | 17 | 221 | 2.6% |
| Deer CreekOtter Tail County | 0 | 3 | 111 | 2.4% |
| DaltonOtter Tail County | 0 | 2 | 71 | 1.5% |
| VergasOtter Tail County | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.4% |
| UnderwoodOtter Tail County | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.4% |
| OttertailOtter Tail County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| ElizabethOtter Tail County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Parkers PrairieOtter Tail County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Otter Tail County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Otter Tail County reported 372 lead and 256 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,886 of unknown material.
Which Otter Tail County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fergus Falls (372), Pelican Rapids (87), Perham (84).
How do I check my home in Otter Tail 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.