Minnesota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wabasha County, MN
8 community water systems serving Wabasha County reported 1 lead and 424 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,143 of unknown material. The most are in Lake City.
6.7% 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) 6.7%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Wabasha County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake CityWabasha County | 0 | 235 | 99 | 9.5% |
| WabashaWabasha County | 1 | 124 | 1,046 | 9.0% |
| KelloggWabasha County | 0 | 18 | 120 | 7.6% |
| PlainviewWabasha County | 0 | 15 | 628 | 1.2% |
| MazeppaWabasha County | 0 | 15 | 203 | 4.9% |
| ElginWabasha County | 0 | 13 | 9 | 2.7% |
| HammondWabasha County | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.1% |
| Hiawatha Estates, Subds. I, II & IIIWabasha County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 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 Wabasha County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wabasha County reported 1 lead and 424 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,143 of unknown material.
Which Wabasha County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lake City (235), Wabasha (125), Kellogg (18).
How do I check my home in Wabasha 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.