Minnesota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Traverse County, MN
4 community water systems serving Traverse County reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 608 of unknown material. The most are in Wheaton.
0.3% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Traverse County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheatonTraverse County | 2 | 3 | 380 | 0.5% |
| Browns ValleyTraverse County | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0% |
| TintahTraverse County | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| DumontTraverse County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Traverse County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Traverse County reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 608 of unknown material.
Which Traverse County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wheaton (5).
How do I check my home in Traverse 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.