Minnesota · population 21,263
Lead pipes in Golden Valley, MN
32 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Golden Valley (population 21,263) gets its water from Golden Valley. That system reported 3 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,373, with 5,834 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Golden Valley'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) 0.4%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Golden Valley (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Golden Valley.
Water systems serving Golden Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden ValleyMain system | 3 | 29 | 5,834 | 0.4% |
| CrystalServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Golden Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Golden Valley'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
- Robbinsdale171 lead + galv. lines
- St. Louis Parkno lead reported
- Medicine Lake4,106 unknown
- Crystalno lead reported
- New Hope7 lead + galv. lines
- Minneapolis38,473 lead + galv. lines
- Hopkins85 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth4,106 unknown
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Questions
Does Golden Valley, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Golden Valley, which serves Golden Valley, reported 3 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,834 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Golden Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Golden Valley in Golden Valley's service area (PWSID MN1270014). Crystal also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Golden Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Golden Valley'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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.