Lead pipes in Dakota County, Minnesota
How many lead pipes are in Dakota County, MN?
Water systems based in Dakota County reported 745 lead service lines, 347 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,780 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). South Saint Paul has the most, with 911 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Minnesota
Minnesota set a goal in 2023 to remove every lead service line by 2033 and put $240 million of state money, plus federal funds, into a Public Facilities Authority grant program that covers both public and private costs. As a result the big Minnesota programs, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Rochester, replace the private side for free.
Every Dakota County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Saint Paul South Saint Paul | 737 | 174 | 87 | Not confirmed |
| Hastings Hastings | 5 | 148 | 1,513 | Not confirmed |
| Lakeville Lakeville | 3 | 19 | 2,082 | Not confirmed |
| Hampton Hampton | 0 | 2 | 56 | Not confirmed |
| Rosemount Rosemount | 0 | 2 | 721 | Not confirmed |
| Farmington Farmington | 0 | 1 | 1,557 | Not confirmed |
| New Trier New Trier | 0 | 1 | 7 | Not confirmed |
| Inver Grove Heights Inver Grove Heights | 0 | 0 | 1,757 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Dakota County, MN?
Water systems based in Dakota County reported 745 lead service lines, 347 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,780 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). South Saint Paul has the most, with 911 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Dakota County?
It depends on your water utility. Minnesota set a goal in 2023 to remove every lead service line by 2033 and put $240 million of state money, plus federal funds, into a Public Facilities Authority grant program that covers both public and private costs. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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