Minnesota · population 3,333
Lead pipes in Eagle Lake, MN
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eagle Lake (population 3,333) gets its water from Eagle Lake. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,243, with 402 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Eagle Lake'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 32%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for Eagle Lake (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Eagle Lake.
Water systems serving Eagle Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle LakeMain system | 0 | 5 | 402 | 0.4% |
| MankatoServes nearby areas | 201 | 57 | 3,029 | 1.7% |
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 Eagle Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eagle Lake'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
- North Mankato153 lead + galv. lines
- St. Peter24 lead + galv. lines
- Le Sueur39 lead + galv. lines
- Faribault1,076 lead + galv. lines
- Dundas1 unknown
- St. James2 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield11 lead + galv. lines
- Carver1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Eagle Lake, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Eagle Lake, which serves Eagle Lake, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 402 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eagle Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eagle Lake in Eagle Lake's service area (PWSID MN1070002). Mankato also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Eagle Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eagle Lake'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 Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.