Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Watonwan County, MN
6 community water systems serving Watonwan County reported 2 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,190 of unknown material. The most are in Madelia.
0.5% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Watonwan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MadeliaWatonwan County | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Saint JamesWatonwan County | 2 | 0 | 1,102 | 0.1% |
| DarfurWatonwan County | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2.0% |
| LewisvilleWatonwan County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.7% |
| OrmsbyWatonwan County | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0% |
| OdinWatonwan County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Watonwan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Watonwan County reported 2 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,190 of unknown material.
Which Watonwan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Madelia (11), Saint James (2), Darfur (1).
How do I check my home in Watonwan 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.