Minnesota · population 1,102
Lead pipes in Tyler, MN
62 lines still unidentified
Most of Tyler (population 1,102) gets its water from Tyler. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 62 of 603 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Tyler'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%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Tyler (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 Tyler.
Water systems serving Tyler
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TylerMain system | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Lincoln-Pipestone 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 Tyler
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tyler'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 Tyler, MN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Tyler still lists 62 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tyler?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tyler in Tyler's service area (PWSID MN1410004). Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tyler home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tyler'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 Tyler 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 Tyler whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.