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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.

21.51 ppb

Highest Lead Level

12.05 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

CASS LAKE

055294205

21.51

Exceeds EPA action level

F30
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#2

Columbia Heights

MN1020016

20.90

Exceeds EPA action level

F20
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#3

AITKIN

MN1010012

18.26

Exceeds EPA action level

F40
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#4

Rochester

MN1550003

18.20

Exceeds EPA action level

F0
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#5

Mankato

MN1070012

15.80

Exceeds EPA action level

F20
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#6

Monticello

MN1860013

15.10

Exceeds EPA action level

F30
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#7

Inver Grove Heights

MN1190014

12.90

86% of EPA limit

F35
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#8

CASS LAKE

055294204

12.41

83% of EPA limit

F45
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#9

Thief River Falls

MN1570003

12.20

81% of EPA limit

F35
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#10

Detroit Lakes

MN1030006

11.70

78% of EPA limit

F45
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#11

Hastings

MN1190031

11.10

74% of EPA limit

F45
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#12

ST CLOUD

MN1730031

10.30

69% of EPA limit

F35
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#13

Aitkin

MN1010001

10.08

67% of EPA limit

F45
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#14

ST CLOUD

MN1730044

10.00

67% of EPA limit

C75
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#15

Redwood Falls

MN1650015

9.90

66% of EPA limit

C75
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#16

ST CLOUD

MN1730049

9.70

65% of EPA limit

C75
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#17

ROCHESTER

MN1550017

9.70

65% of EPA limit

C75
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#18

Fergus Falls

MN1560028

9.20

61% of EPA limit

F45
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#19

Ramsey

MN1020035

9.10

61% of EPA limit

F45
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#20

RICHFIELD

MN1270060

9.00

60% of EPA limit

C75
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#21

Ely

MN1690014

9.00

60% of EPA limit

F45
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#22

Hastings

MN1190012

8.90

59% of EPA limit

C75
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#23

Minneapolis

MN1180016

8.80

59% of EPA limit

C75
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#24

Owatonna

MN1740007

8.80

59% of EPA limit

F45
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#25

Hutchinson

MN1430004

8.80

59% of EPA limit

F45
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