Minnesota · population 1,203
Lead pipes in Shafer, MN
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shafer (population 1,203) gets its water from Shafer. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 519, with 22 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Shafer'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 4.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Shafer (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Shafer.
Water systems serving Shafer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShaferMain system | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.2% |
| 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 Shafer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shafer'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
- Lindstrom77 lead + galv. lines
- Chisago5 lead + galv. lines
- Centervilleno lead reported
- Grant79 lead + galv. lines
- Dellwood6 lead + galv. lines
- Stillwater691 lead + galv. lines
- Lino Lakesno lead reported
- Oak Park Heightsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Shafer, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Shafer, which serves Shafer, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shafer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shafer in Shafer's service area (PWSID MN1130014). Center City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shafer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shafer'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 Shafer 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 Shafer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.