Minnesota · population 3,710
Lead pipes in Independence, MN
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Independence (population 3,710) gets its water from Maple Plain. That system reported 8 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 621, with 297 more of unknown material.
3.5% of Maple Plain's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Maple Plain (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Maple Plain.
Water systems serving Independence
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple PlainMain system | 8 | 14 | 297 | 3.5% |
| Delano Municipal UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 9 | 108 | 0.3% |
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 Independence
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Maple Plain'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
- Maple Plain22 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfield101 unknown
- Minnetristano lead reported
- Mound10 lead + galv. lines
- Medinano lead reported
- Spring Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Orono1 lead + galv. lines
- Long Lake3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Independence, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Maple Plain, which serves Independence, reported 8 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 297 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Independence?
EPA's service area maps place most of Independence in Maple Plain's service area (PWSID MN1270021). Delano Municipal Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Independence home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Maple Plain'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 Independence 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 Maple Plain whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.