Lead pipes in Winona County, Minnesota
How many lead pipes are in Winona County, MN?
Water systems based in Winona County reported 2 lead service lines, 2,819 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,206 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winona has the most, with 2,706 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.
Confirmed programs in Winona County
- Winona: Awaiting grants for 2026 projects.
Every Winona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Winona | 0 | 2,706 | 3 | Program not open yet |
| Lewiston Lewiston | 0 | 40 | 305 | Not confirmed |
| Saint Charles Saint Charles | 2 | 26 | 641 | Not confirmed |
| Utica Utica | 0 | 24 | 82 | Not confirmed |
| Altura Altura | 0 | 19 | 149 | Not confirmed |
| Elba Elba | 0 | 3 | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Rollingstone Rollingstone | 0 | 1 | 25 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Winona County, MN?
Water systems based in Winona County reported 2 lead service lines, 2,819 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,206 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winona has the most, with 2,706 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Winona 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 confirmed programs for 1 Winona County utility, listed on this page.
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.
Other Minnesota counties
Hennepin CountyRamsey CountySt. Louis CountyStearns CountyCrow Wing CountyWashington CountyRice CountyDakota CountyMinnesota →