Before you get out on the roads, check out MNDOTS road conditions HERE

For state wide projects as well as additional helpful information, check out the MNDOT website.

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Service Line Inventory

The City of Lexington has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact Lexington Public Works at 763-784-6849. To complete the service line inventory our system collected service line material surveys from Lexington water customers and confirmed with our As-Built records that the water system has no lead, galvanized, or unknown water service lines.                       As of 9-26-2024, our inventory contains 0 lead, 0 galvanized requiring replacement,                   0 unknown material, and                403 non-lead service lines.

MN Department of Health Certification Form.pdf

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Important information about your drinking water

Pervious tests show levels of gross alpha above drinking water standards

Lexington public water system routinely monitors for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Previous testing results show that the average level of gross alpha was above the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 15.4 pCi/L. An MCL violation was issued for this system on 10/24/2019. Testing will continue until the violation is resolved. The most recent results were 7.6 pCi/L that is well under the MCL, but the water system is required to post the notice due to MDH rules.

Gross alpha occurs naturally within the ground water. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

This is not an emergency. You do not need an alternative source of water such as bottled water. However, if you have specific health concerns consult your doctor. Home water treatment units are available to reduce gross alpha, which include water softening, reverse osmosis, and distillation. It is recommended that these home water treatment units be certified to ensure gross alpha removal. The use of carbon filters is not recommended for removal of gross alpha, as gross alpha may accumulate in the filter over time.

Your public water supply is exploring methods to reduce the level of gross alpha, which includes an alternative water source and water treatment. You will be informed when the public water supply meets the gross alpha standard.

For additional questions, you can contact the Minnesota Department of Health at: 651-201-5000

This notice is being sent to you by Lexington

PWSID 1020032

Public Works Phone:  763-784-6849

Distribution Date:  7/12/2024