Minnesota · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Redwood County, MN
13 community water systems serving Redwood County reported 154 lead and 81 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,739 of unknown material. The most are in Redwood 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 3.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Redwood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood FallsRedwood County | 123 | 42 | 771 | 7.6% |
| LambertonRedwood County | 27 | 12 | 202 | 8.8% |
| Walnut GroveRedwood County | 3 | 19 | 126 | 6.7% |
| BelviewRedwood County | 0 | 3 | 161 | 1.7% |
| WandaRedwood County | 0 | 3 | 45 | 6.0% |
| MilroyRedwood County | 1 | 1 | 124 | 1.3% |
| SeaforthRedwood County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.6% |
| VestaRedwood County | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0% |
| LucanRedwood County | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0% |
| WabassoRedwood County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| SanbornRedwood County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| RevereRedwood County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| ClementsRedwood County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Redwood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Redwood County reported 154 lead and 81 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,739 of unknown material.
Which Redwood County water systems have the most lead lines?
Redwood Falls (165), Lamberton (39), Walnut Grove (22).
How do I check my home in Redwood 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.