Minnesota · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dakota County, MN
14 community water systems serving Dakota County reported 745 lead and 347 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,338 of unknown material. The most are in South Saint Paul.
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 7.2%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Dakota County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Saint PaulDakota County | 737 | 174 | 87 | 13% |
| HastingsDakota County | 5 | 148 | 1,513 | 2.1% |
| LakevilleDakota County | 3 | 19 | 2,082 | 0.1% |
| RosemountDakota County | 0 | 2 | 721 | <0.1% |
| HamptonDakota County | 0 | 2 | 56 | 0.9% |
| FarmingtonDakota County | 0 | 1 | 1,557 | <0.1% |
| New TrierDakota County | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2.2% |
| Inver Grove HeightsDakota County | 0 | 0 | 1,757 | 0% |
| EaganDakota County | 0 | 0 | 265 | 0% |
| EmpireDakota County | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0% |
| RandolphDakota County | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0% |
| BurnsvilleDakota County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Apple ValleyDakota County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Skyline Village Mobile Home ParkDakota County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Dakota County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dakota County reported 745 lead and 347 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,338 of unknown material.
Which Dakota County water systems have the most lead lines?
South Saint Paul (911), Hastings (153), Lakeville (22).
How do I check my home in Dakota County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.