Minnesota · population 4,941
Lead pipes in Luverne, MN
168 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Luverne (population 4,941) gets its water from Luverne. That system reported 70 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,086, with 646 more of unknown material.
8.1% of Luverne's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Luverne (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5 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 Luverne.
Water systems serving Luverne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LuverneMain system | 70 | 98 | 646 | 8.1% |
| Rock County Rural Water SystemServes 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 Luverne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Luverne'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
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Questions
Does Luverne, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Luverne, which serves Luverne, reported 70 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 646 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Luverne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Luverne in Luverne's service area (PWSID MN1670004). Rock County Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Luverne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Luverne'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 Luverne 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 Luverne whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.