Lead pipes in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
How many lead pipes are in Crow Wing County, MN?
Water systems based in Crow Wing County reported 0 lead service lines, 1,464 galvanized lines that need replacing and 769 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Brainerd has the most, with 1,065 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Minnesota
Minnesota set a goal in 2023 to remove every lead service line by 2033 and put $240 million of state money, plus federal funds, into a Public Facilities Authority grant program that covers both public and private costs. As a result the big Minnesota programs, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Rochester, replace the private side for free.
Every Crow Wing County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Brainerd | 0 | 1,065 | 388 | Not confirmed |
| Crosby Crosby | 0 | 270 | 337 | Not confirmed |
| Ironton Ironton | 0 | 89 | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Trommald Trommald | 0 | 20 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Deerwood Deerwood | 0 | 18 | 28 | Not confirmed |
| Riverton Riverton | 0 | 2 | 14 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Crow Wing County, MN?
Water systems based in Crow Wing County reported 0 lead service lines, 1,464 galvanized lines that need replacing and 769 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Brainerd has the most, with 1,065 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Crow Wing County?
It depends on your water utility. Minnesota set a goal in 2023 to remove every lead service line by 2033 and put $240 million of state money, plus federal funds, into a Public Facilities Authority grant program that covers both public and private costs. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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