State guide
Minnesota
Minnesota routes most lead service line replacement money through public water systems, not directly to homeowners. Current official state pages say private residents do not apply to the state fund themselves, while some cities now offer no-cost private-side replacement through city projects and state grant funding.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead service line page
- Official page →
Official resources in Minnesota
State resident page with lead service line replacement guidance and Minnesota’s interactive replacement map information.
Explains that public water systems apply for state replacement funds and administer projects, not individual residents.
State statute establishing the lead service line replacement grant program.
State FAQ noting Minnesota lead service line replacement funding is provided as principal-forgiveness grant assistance to cities.
Key facts for Minnesota
- MDH says private residents are not eligible to apply directly for Minnesota’s DWRF lead service line replacement funding.
- MDH says the public water system applies for funding and administers the project regardless of service-line ownership.
- Minnesota statute says grant money for replacing lead drinking water service lines must pay 100% of the privately owned portion when used for replacement work.
- Minnesota’s resident replacement page says state funds are disbursed directly to the water system, not the homeowner.
Utility help for homeowners in Minnesota
| Utility | city | program | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Minneapolis Water Treatment & Distribution Services | Minneapolis | Lead water service line replacement | Minneapolis says state and federal funds are paying for lead water service line replacement at no cost to property owners in eligible project areas. |
| Saint Paul Regional Water Services | Saint Paul | Lead Free SPRWS | SPRWS says it is replacing all lead water service lines in the service area at no cost to property owners in program areas; Saint Paul residents replacing sooner on their own can use an assessment program collected through property taxes. |
| City of Duluth / ComfortSystems | Duluth | Lead Removal Program | Duluth says any part of the service line containing lead, public or private, will be replaced at no charge to the property owner under the program. |
| City of Saint Peter | Saint Peter | 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement project | Saint Peter’s 2026 council materials say affected property owners were notified that the funded lead line replacement project would be completed at no cost. |
What to do next
- Start with your city water utility, because Minnesota’s state replacement money flows through the public water system rather than directly to homeowners.
- Ask whether your address is in a current funded project area or replacement season before hiring a contractor on your own.
- If your city offers a no-cost project only in selected areas, ask whether there is a waiting list, intent form, or tax-assessment option for earlier replacement.
Helpful guides
- Who pays to replace the private side of a lead service line?
- Lead service line replacement grants, reimbursements and loans
- How to tell if your water service line is lead
- The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: what homeowners need to know
Lead line cost-share estimator →