Project overview

The City is replacing lead water service lines. In Minneapolis, the property owner owns the water service line. The service line is the pipe that connects a property to the water main in the middle of the street. Contractors will perform the work, and the City will inspect their work.

State and Federal funds are paying for this work at no cost to property owners. Rules for state funding will determine the project areas. We will contact eligible property owners before work begins on their property.

The State of Minnesota has a goal to replace all lead service lines by 2033. The federal government is requiring replacement of all lead service lines by 2037.

Impacts

Residents in project areas may be impacted by:

• Temporary traffic lane shifts
• Short-term limits on street parking
• A brief disruption in water service to individual customers while we replace their service line