Minnesota · population 5,026
Lead pipes in Lindstrom, MN
77 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lindstrom (population 5,026) gets its water from Lindstrom. That system reported 12 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,905, with 956 more of unknown material.
4.0% of Lindstrom's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for Lindstrom (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Lindstrom.
Water systems serving Lindstrom
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LindstromMain system | 12 | 65 | 956 | 4.0% |
| Center CityServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 280 | 1.3% |
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 Lindstrom
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lindstrom'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
- Chisago5 lead + galv. lines
- Shafer1 lead + galv. lines
- Centervilleno lead reported
- Lino Lakesno lead reported
- Dellwood6 lead + galv. lines
- Grant79 lead + galv. lines
- Circle Pines28 unknown
- Stillwater691 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lindstrom, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Lindstrom, which serves Lindstrom, reported 12 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 956 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lindstrom?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lindstrom in Lindstrom's service area (PWSID MN1130007). Center City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lindstrom home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lindstrom'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 Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.