Minnesota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Winona County, MN
8 community water systems serving Winona County reported 2 lead and 2,819 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,206 of unknown material. The most are in Winona.
21% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 21%
- Unknown 9.2%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Winona County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinonaWinona County | 0 | 2,706 | 3 | 30% |
| LewistonWinona County | 0 | 40 | 305 | 6.1% |
| Saint CharlesWinona County | 2 | 26 | 641 | 1.8% |
| UticaWinona County | 0 | 24 | 82 | 19% |
| AlturaWinona County | 0 | 19 | 149 | 9.9% |
| ElbaWinona County | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.5% |
| RollingstoneWinona County | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0.3% |
| GoodviewWinona 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 Winona County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Winona County reported 2 lead and 2,819 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,206 of unknown material.
Which Winona County water systems have the most lead lines?
Winona (2,706), Lewiston (40), Saint Charles (28).
How do I check my home in Winona 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.