Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pine County, MN
6 community water systems serving Pine County reported 4 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,451 of unknown material. The most are in Pine City.
0.8% 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Pine County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine CityPine County | 0 | 10 | 822 | 0.8% |
| HinckleyPine County | 1 | 6 | 354 | 1.1% |
| SandstonePine County | 3 | 1 | 143 | 0.8% |
| AskovPine County | 0 | 2 | 108 | 1.1% |
| Brook ParkPine County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Federal Correctional InstitutionPine 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 Pine County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pine County reported 4 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,451 of unknown material.
Which Pine County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pine City (10), Hinckley (7), Sandstone (4).
How do I check my home in Pine 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.