Minnesota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Renville County, MN
9 community water systems serving Renville County reported 24 lead and 84 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,681 of unknown material. The most are in Fairfax.
2.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Renville County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FairfaxRenville County | 4 | 18 | 267 | 3.7% |
| RenvilleRenville County | 8 | 13 | 505 | 3.7% |
| OliviaRenville County | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1.6% |
| Bird IslandRenville County | 6 | 9 | 105 | 2.4% |
| HectorRenville County | 3 | 7 | 430 | 1.7% |
| FranklinRenville County | 0 | 10 | 94 | 4.3% |
| DanubeRenville County | 1 | 7 | 207 | 3.1% |
| MortonRenville County | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1.6% |
| Sacred HeartRenville County | 0 | 2 | 53 | 0.7% |
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 Renville County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Renville County reported 24 lead and 84 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,681 of unknown material.
Which Renville County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fairfax (22), Renville (21), Olivia (17).
How do I check my home in Renville 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.