Minnesota · 37 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hennepin County, MN
37 community water systems serving Hennepin County reported 38,365 lead and 504 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,420 of unknown material. The most are in Minneapolis.
11% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 7.4%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Hennepin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinneapolisHennepin County | 38,341 | 132 | 962 | 38% |
| RobbinsdaleHennepin County | 0 | 171 | 7 | 3.3% |
| HopkinsHennepin County | 0 | 85 | 872 | 2.4% |
| Golden ValleyHennepin County | 3 | 29 | 5,834 | 0.4% |
| ExcelsiorHennepin County | 2 | 26 | 321 | 3.7% |
| Maple PlainHennepin County | 8 | 14 | 297 | 3.5% |
| Saint Anthony VillageHennepin County | 3 | 8 | 786 | 0.5% |
| MoundHennepin County | 2 | 8 | 2,590 | 0.2% |
| Saint BonifaciusHennepin County | 2 | 7 | 567 | 1.0% |
| OsseoHennepin County | 0 | 8 | 221 | 0.9% |
| New HopeHennepin County | 0 | 7 | 1,191 | 0.1% |
| WayzataHennepin County | 0 | 3 | 279 | 0.2% |
| Long LakeHennepin County | 0 | 3 | 236 | 0.4% |
| Spring ParkHennepin County | 3 | 0 | 49 | 1.0% |
| Eden PrairieHennepin County | 0 | 1 | 186 | <0.1% |
| OronoHennepin County | 0 | 1 | 180 | <0.1% |
| Minnetonka BeachHennepin County | 0 | 1 | 150 | 0.4% |
| LorettoHennepin County | 1 | 0 | 70 | 0.4% |
| PlymouthHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 4,106 | 0% |
| MinnetonkaHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 3,907 | 0% |
| Brooklyn CenterHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 3,275 | 0% |
| DaytonHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 248 | 0% |
| Brooklyn ParkHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Maple GroveHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| RogersHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| BloomingtonHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| EdinaHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Saint Louis ParkHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| RichfieldHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ChamplinHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CrystalHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MinnetristaHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MedinaHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ShorewoodHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SE CorcoranHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tonka BayHennepin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| NE CorcoranHennepin County | 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 Hennepin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hennepin County reported 38,365 lead and 504 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,420 of unknown material.
Which Hennepin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Minneapolis (38,473), Robbinsdale (171), Hopkins (85).
How do I check my home in Hennepin 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.