Minnesota · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wright County, MN
14 community water systems serving Wright County reported 10 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,339 of unknown material. The most are in Buffalo.
0.4% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 6.3%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Wright County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuffaloWright County | 0 | 68 | 911 | 1.2% |
| Howard LakeWright County | 9 | 34 | 918 | 4.2% |
| Delano Municipal UtilitiesWright County | 0 | 9 | 108 | 0.3% |
| MontroseWright County | 1 | 5 | 136 | 0.5% |
| WaverlyWright County | 0 | 6 | 96 | 0.6% |
| Joint Powers Water BoardWright County | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| AnnandaleWright County | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| RockfordWright County | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| Maple LakeWright County | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| OtsegoWright County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MonticelloWright County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CokatoWright County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ClearwaterWright County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| The MeadowsWright 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 Wright County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wright County reported 10 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,339 of unknown material.
Which Wright County water systems have the most lead lines?
Buffalo (68), Howard Lake (43), Delano Municipal Utilities (9).
How do I check my home in Wright 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.