Minnesota · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, MN
15 community water systems serving Washington County reported 442 lead and 948 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,908 of unknown material. The most are in Stillwater.
1.7% 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 6.1%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StillwaterWashington County | 0 | 691 | 0 | 10% |
| Forest LakeWashington County | 410 | 47 | 0 | 10% |
| BayportWashington County | 1 | 103 | 395 | 8.1% |
| MahtomediWashington County | 0 | 79 | 0 | 2.9% |
| OakdaleWashington County | 28 | 14 | 2,863 | 0.5% |
| HugoWashington County | 2 | 6 | 268 | 0.1% |
| NewportWashington County | 1 | 6 | 503 | 0.5% |
| Lake ElmoWashington County | 0 | 2 | 263 | <0.1% |
| Cottage GroveWashington County | 0 | 0 | 489 | 0% |
| WillernieWashington County | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| WoodburyWashington County | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Saint Paul ParkWashington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oak Park HeightsWashington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeland Municipal WaterWashington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cimarron ParkWashington 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 442 lead and 948 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,908 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Stillwater (691), Forest Lake (457), Bayport (104).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.