Minnesota · population 2,949
Lead pipes in Afton, MN
43 lines still unidentified
Most of Afton (population 2,949) gets its water from Woodbury. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 43 of 25,923 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Woodbury's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Woodbury (2026): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Woodbury.
Water systems serving Afton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WoodburyMain system | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Lakeland Municipal WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Afton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Woodbury's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Lake St. Croix Beachno lead reported
- Woodbury43 unknown
- Lake Elmo2 lead + galv. lines
- Newport7 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park Heightsno lead reported
- Oakdale42 lead + galv. lines
- St. Paul Parkno lead reported
- South St. Paul911 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Afton, MN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Woodbury still lists 43 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Afton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Afton in Woodbury's service area (PWSID MN1820025). Lakeland Municipal Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Afton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Woodbury's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Afton be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Woodbury whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.