Lead Pipe Map

Minnesota · population 8,915

Lead pipes in East Grand Forks, MN

9 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of East Grand Forks (population 8,915) gets its water from East Grand Forks. That system reported 9 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,975, with 121 more of unknown material.

0.3% of East Grand Forks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

9Lead
0Galvanized, replace
121Unknown material
2,845Non-lead

Latest lead test for East Grand Forks (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 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 East Grand Forks.

Water systems serving East Grand Forks

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
East Grand ForksMain system901210.3%
Marshall-Polk Rural Water SystemServes nearby areas0000%

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 East Grand Forks

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Grand Forks's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapEast Grand Forks details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does East Grand Forks, MN have lead pipes?

Yes. East Grand Forks, which serves East Grand Forks, reported 9 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 121 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to East Grand Forks?

EPA's service area maps place most of East Grand Forks in East Grand Forks's service area (PWSID MN1600004). Marshall-Polk Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my East Grand Forks home has a lead service line?

Search your address on East Grand Forks'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 East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.