Minnesota · population 1,652
Lead pipes in Aurora, MN
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Aurora (population 1,652) gets its water from Aurora. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 787, with 491 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Aurora'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) 0.4%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Aurora (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Aurora.
Water systems serving Aurora
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuroraMain system | 0 | 3 | 491 | 0.4% |
| White TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 75 | 0.8% |
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 Aurora
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aurora'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
- Gilbert48 lead + galv. lines
- Virginia68 lead + galv. lines
- Eveleth84 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Iron11 lead + galv. lines
- Chisholm801 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
- Duluth5,633 lead + galv. lines
- Proctor26 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Aurora, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Aurora, which serves Aurora, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 491 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Aurora?
EPA's service area maps place most of Aurora in Aurora's service area (PWSID MN1690002). White Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Aurora home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aurora'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 Aurora 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 Aurora whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.