Minnesota · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Stearns County, MN
23 community water systems serving Stearns County reported 17 lead and 1,819 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,704 of unknown material. The most are in Saint Cloud.
4.7% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.6%
- Unknown 6.9%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Stearns County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint CloudStearns County | 0 | 1,078 | 900 | 5.7% |
| Sauk CentreStearns County | 6 | 159 | 1 | 8.5% |
| BelgradeStearns County | 0 | 116 | 39 | 34% |
| BrootenStearns County | 0 | 110 | 22 | 32% |
| PaynesvilleStearns County | 1 | 97 | 253 | 8.6% |
| Cold SpringStearns County | 3 | 75 | 350 | 5.0% |
| MelroseStearns County | 2 | 54 | 138 | 4.9% |
| Waite ParkStearns County | 0 | 45 | 377 | 2.3% |
| New MunichStearns County | 0 | 27 | 6 | 19% |
| RichmondStearns County | 2 | 18 | 218 | 3.1% |
| KimballStearns County | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.4% |
| RockvilleStearns County | 0 | 10 | 101 | 3.2% |
| HoldingfordStearns County | 2 | 3 | 58 | 1.5% |
| FreeportStearns County | 0 | 3 | 46 | 1.0% |
| AlbanyStearns County | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.3% |
| RoscoeStearns County | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3.8% |
| AvonStearns County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Saint JosephStearns County | 0 | 1 | 4 | <0.1% |
| Saint AugustaStearns County | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0% |
| Clearwater Harbor Property, IncorporatedStearns County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| SartellStearns County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Saint John's UniversityStearns County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| College of St. BenedictStearns 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 Stearns County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Stearns County reported 17 lead and 1,819 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,704 of unknown material.
Which Stearns County water systems have the most lead lines?
Saint Cloud (1,078), Sauk Centre (165), Belgrade (116).
How do I check my home in Stearns 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.