Minnesota · population 24,464
Lead pipes in Farmington, MN
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Farmington (population 24,464) gets its water from Farmington. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,009, with 1,557 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Farmington'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Farmington (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 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 Farmington.
Water systems serving Farmington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonMain system | 0 | 1 | 1,557 | <0.1% |
| EmpireServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 172 | 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 Farmington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Farmington'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
- Empire172 unknown
- Apple Valleyno lead reported
- Rosemount2 lead + galv. lines
- Burnsville14 unknown
- Credit River22 lead + galv. lines
- Eagan265 unknown
- Savage2 lead + galv. lines
- Inver Grove Heights1,757 unknown
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Questions
Does Farmington, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Farmington, which serves Farmington, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,557 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Farmington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Farmington in Farmington's service area (PWSID MN1190008). Empire also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Farmington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Farmington'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 Farmington 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 Farmington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.