Minnesota · population 428,579
Lead pipes in Minneapolis, MN
38,473 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Minneapolis (population 428,579) gets its water from Minneapolis. That system reported 38,341 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 100,414, with 962 more of unknown material.
38% of Minneapolis'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 38%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Minneapolis (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Minneapolis.
Water systems serving Minneapolis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinneapolisMain system | 38,341 | 132 | 962 | 38% |
| Saint Louis ParkServes 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 Minneapolis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Minneapolis'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
- Lauderdale17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Golden Valley32 lead + galv. lines
- St. Louis Parkno lead reported
- Falcon Heights17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Robbinsdale171 lead + galv. lines
- St. Anthony11 lead + galv. lines
- Columbia Heights286 lead + galv. lines
- Roseville365 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Minneapolis, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Minneapolis, which serves Minneapolis, reported 38,341 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 962 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Minneapolis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Minneapolis in Minneapolis's service area (PWSID MN1270024). Saint Louis Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Minneapolis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Minneapolis'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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.