Minnesota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rice County, MN
8 community water systems serving Rice County reported 931 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,315 of unknown material. The most are in Faribault.
6.9% 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 5.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 8.3%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Rice County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaribaultRice County | 918 | 158 | 92 | 15% |
| NorthfieldRice County | 10 | 1 | 1,002 | 0.2% |
| NerstrandRice County | 0 | 5 | 81 | 3.9% |
| MorristownRice County | 2 | 0 | 139 | 0.6% |
| LonsdaleRice County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| DundasRice County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Carleton CollegeRice County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MN Correctional Facility - FaribaultRice 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 Rice County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rice County reported 931 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,315 of unknown material.
Which Rice County water systems have the most lead lines?
Faribault (1,076), Northfield (11), Nerstrand (5).
How do I check my home in Rice 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.