Minnesota · population 26,690
Lead pipes in Austin, MN
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Austin (population 26,690) gets its water from Austin Utilities. That system reported 1 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,030, with 2,056 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Austin Utilities'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Austin Utilities (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb 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 Austin Utilities.
Water systems serving Austin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin UtilitiesMain system | 1 | 52 | 2,056 | 0.6% |
| MapleviewServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 99 | 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 Austin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Austin Utilities'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
- Kasson25 lead + galv. lines
- Mantorville26 lead + galv. lines
- Faribault1,076 lead + galv. lines
- St. Charles28 lead + galv. lines
- Dundas1 unknown
- Northfield11 lead + galv. lines
- Eagle Lake5 lead + galv. lines
- North Mankato153 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Austin, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Austin Utilities, which serves Austin, reported 1 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,056 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Austin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Austin in Austin Utilities's service area (PWSID MN1500002). Mapleview also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Austin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Austin Utilities'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 Austin 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 Austin Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.