Minnesota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Todd County, MN
8 community water systems serving Todd County reported 32 lead and 181 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,445 of unknown material. The most are in Staples.
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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Todd County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StaplesTodd County | 25 | 102 | 569 | 10% |
| Long PrairieTodd County | 3 | 42 | 725 | 3.9% |
| Grey EagleTodd County | 0 | 10 | 7 | 5.0% |
| BrowervilleTodd County | 0 | 9 | 16 | 2.6% |
| BerthaTodd County | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3.9% |
| Eagle BendTodd County | 1 | 6 | 13 | 2.5% |
| ClarissaTodd County | 1 | 5 | 89 | 1.9% |
| HewittTodd County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 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 Todd County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Todd County reported 32 lead and 181 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,445 of unknown material.
Which Todd County water systems have the most lead lines?
Staples (127), Long Prairie (45), Grey Eagle (10).
How do I check my home in Todd 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.