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Cities with Highest Lead Levels in Minnesota

These water systems have the highest measured lead concentrations. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. Systems shown may require additional treatment or infrastructure improvements.

15.10 ppb

Highest Lead Level

12.26 ppb

Average (Top 25)

15 ppb

EPA Action Level

About High Lead Levels

Lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially for children and pregnant women. It affects brain development and can cause learning difficulties, behavioral problems, and reduced IQ.

If your water system appears on this list, consider using a certified lead-removal filter and having your tap water tested. Contact your water provider for more information about lead reduction programs.

RankCity & SystemLead (ppb)Overall ScoreAction
#1

Monticello

MN1860013

15.10

Exceeds EPA action level

F30
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#2

Cottage Grove

MN1820004

12.90

86% of EPA limit

D65
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#3

Monticello

MN1860015

12.90

86% of EPA limit

F55
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#4

Maple Grove

MN1710014

12.90

86% of EPA limit

F55
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#5

COLD SPRING

MN1730007

12.90

86% of EPA limit

F55
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#6

Long Prairie

MN1770007

12.80

85% of EPA limit

F55
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#7

ST CLOUD

MN1730041

12.80

85% of EPA limit

F55
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#8

Lakeville

MN1700027

12.70

85% of EPA limit

F55
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#9

Winona

MN1850005

12.60

84% of EPA limit

F55
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#10

ST CLOUD

MN1730029

12.60

84% of EPA limit

F55
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#11

Shakopee

MN1700012

12.50

83% of EPA limit

F55
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#12

Delano

MN1860007

12.50

83% of EPA limit

F55
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#13

CROOKSTON

MN1600015

12.40

83% of EPA limit

F55
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#14

Princeton

MN1710005

12.30

82% of EPA limit

F55
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#15

JORDAN

MN1700004

12.00

80% of EPA limit

F55
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#16

ELK RIVER

MN1730058

12.00

80% of EPA limit

F55
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#17

Sartell

MN1730036

11.90

79% of EPA limit

F55
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#18

Morris

MN1750005

11.80

79% of EPA limit

F55
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#19

Plymouth

MN1860017

11.70

78% of EPA limit

D65
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#20

Shakopee

MN1700024

11.70

78% of EPA limit

D65
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#21

Paynesville

MN1730064

11.20

75% of EPA limit

F55
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#22

Wadena

MN1800006

11.20

75% of EPA limit

F55
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#23

Shakopee

MN1700016

11.10

74% of EPA limit

F55
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#24

Shakopee

MN1700021

11.10

74% of EPA limit

F55
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#25

Jordan

MN1700005

10.90

73% of EPA limit

F55
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