Minnesota · population 3,068
Lead pipes in Empire, MN
172 lines still unidentified
Most of Empire (population 3,068) gets its water from Empire. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 172 of 826 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Empire'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 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Empire (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 Empire.
Water systems serving Empire
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmpireMain system | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0% |
| FarmingtonServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 1,557 | <0.1% |
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 Empire
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Empire'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
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- Rosemount2 lead + galv. lines
- Apple Valleyno lead reported
- Eagan265 unknown
- Inver Grove Heights1,757 unknown
- Burnsville14 unknown
- St. Paul Parkno lead reported
- Credit River22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Empire, MN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Empire still lists 172 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Empire?
EPA's service area maps place most of Empire in Empire's service area (PWSID MN1190009). Farmington also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Empire home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Empire'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 Empire 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 Empire whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.