Minnesota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Yellow Medicine County, MN
7 community water systems serving Yellow Medicine County reported 28 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 229 of unknown material. The most are in Granite Falls.
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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 6.4%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Yellow Medicine County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite FallsYellow Medicine County | 28 | 30 | 0 | 3.7% |
| Wood LakeYellow Medicine County | 0 | 1 | 79 | 0.5% |
| ClarkfieldYellow Medicine County | 0 | 1 | 70 | 0.2% |
| CanbyYellow Medicine County | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hanley FallsYellow Medicine County | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| EchoYellow Medicine County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| PorterYellow Medicine County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Yellow Medicine County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Yellow Medicine County reported 28 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 229 of unknown material.
Which Yellow Medicine County water systems have the most lead lines?
Granite Falls (58), Wood Lake (1), Clarkfield (1).
How do I check my home in Yellow Medicine 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.