Lead in Minnesota Well Water

In Minnesota, lead levels average 7.068 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 15.093 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 6.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 32,760 wells.

Testing for lead in Minnesota typically costs around $82. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $3,746.

The risk level for lead in Minnesota is rated as low. The state average of 7.068 ppb is 14.1% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.