Lead pipes in Hennepin County, Minnesota
How many lead pipes are in Hennepin County, MN?
Water systems based in Hennepin County reported 38,365 lead service lines, 504 galvanized lines that need replacing and 26,086 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Minneapolis has the most, with 38,473 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
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.
Confirmed programs in Hennepin County
- Minneapolis: Free, city-scheduled.
Every Hennepin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Minneapolis | 38,341 | 132 | 962 | Free replacement |
| Robbinsdale Robbinsdale | 0 | 171 | 7 | Not confirmed |
| Hopkins Hopkins | 0 | 85 | 872 | Not confirmed |
| Golden Valley Golden Valley | 3 | 29 | 5,834 | Not confirmed |
| Excelsior Excelsior | 2 | 26 | 321 | Not confirmed |
| Maple Plain Maple Plain | 8 | 14 | 297 | Not confirmed |
| Saint Anthony Village Saint Anthony Village | 3 | 8 | 786 | Not confirmed |
| Mound Mound | 2 | 8 | 2,590 | Not confirmed |
| Saint Bonifacius Saint Bonifacius | 2 | 7 | 567 | Not confirmed |
| Osseo Osseo | 0 | 8 | 221 | Not confirmed |
| New Hope New Hope | 0 | 7 | 1,191 | Not confirmed |
| Long Lake Long Lake | 0 | 3 | 236 | Not confirmed |
| Wayzata Wayzata | 0 | 3 | 279 | Not confirmed |
| Spring Park Spring Park | 3 | 0 | 49 | Not confirmed |
| Eden Prairie Eden Prairie | 0 | 1 | 186 | Not confirmed |
| Orono Orono | 0 | 1 | 180 | Not confirmed |
| Minnetonka Beach Minnetonka Beach | 0 | 1 | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Loretto Loretto | 1 | 0 | 70 | Not confirmed |
| Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Center | 0 | 0 | 3,275 | Not confirmed |
| Plymouth Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 4,106 | Not confirmed |
| Minnetonka Minnetonka | 0 | 0 | 3,907 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Hennepin County, MN?
Water systems based in Hennepin County reported 38,365 lead service lines, 504 galvanized lines that need replacing and 26,086 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Minneapolis has the most, with 38,473 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Hennepin 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 confirmed programs for 1 Hennepin County utility, listed on this page.
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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