Minneapolis lead service line replacement
Short answer
Minneapolis replaces lead service lines at no cost to property owners in its city program. Owners who hire their own contractor can ask to have the cost assessed to property taxes over 5 or 10 years.
- Official sources
- Last checked:
- Free, no sign-up
| Utility | City of Minneapolis Public Works |
|---|---|
| Program | Lead Service Line Replacement |
| Type | Free (city program) |
| Phone | 612-673-5600 |
| Check your address | Official service line lookup |
| Official page | www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/lead-service-lines... |
Who qualifies
- Minneapolis property with a lead service line
- City program: no cost to the owner
- Self-replacement: tax assessment option over 5 or 10 years
How to apply
- Check the city's lead service line map
- Sign up or watch for notice through the city's program page
- Call Public Works Water at 612-673-5600 with questions
Good to know
Assessment details for self-replacement are on the city's program page.
Your next steps, in order
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1. Use the free or low-cost program first
Many utilities replace lines at no cost or offer no-interest loans.
Go to the official program2. Test your water
Some cities test free (Chicago: call 311). Otherwise a certified-lab mail-in kit is an option.
Tap Score test kit (affiliate link, placeholder)3. While you wait, consider a certified filter
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
NSF/ANSI 53 filters on Amazon (affiliate, placeholder)If the free program covers your line, you’re done. You don’t need step 4.
4. Not eligible or can’t wait? Compare plumbers
Before hiring, ask your utility whether you need pre-approval so you don’t lose program help.
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