Minnesota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Scott County, MN
7 community water systems serving Scott County reported 24 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,414 of unknown material. The most are in Belle Plaine.
0.2% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 6.1%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Scott County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle PlaineScott County | 4 | 27 | 197 | 1.1% |
| JordanScott County | 15 | 4 | 380 | 0.9% |
| ShakopeeScott County | 5 | 11 | 1,288 | 0.1% |
| Prior LakeScott County | 0 | 3 | 336 | <0.1% |
| SavageScott County | 0 | 2 | 151 | <0.1% |
| Jackson Heights Mobile Home ParkScott County | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Elko New MarketScott 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 Scott County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Scott County reported 24 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,414 of unknown material.
Which Scott County water systems have the most lead lines?
Belle Plaine (31), Jordan (19), Shakopee (16).
How do I check my home in Scott 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.