Brooklyn Park Water System Lead Service Line Information
Brooklyn Park serves about 90,000 residents in Minnesota. Like all U.S. water systems, it is required by federal law to inventory lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the main water supply. This page explains what that means for your home.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is a pipe made partly or entirely of lead that carries water from the public main into your house. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing. Federal rules require water systems to identify and count these lines.
Brooklyn Park's inventory status
Brooklyn Park has not yet completed its lead service line inventory. This does not mean the system has no lead lines—it means the survey work is still in progress. Federal rules gave water systems until 2024 to finish this work, though some systems have requested extensions.
Until the inventory is complete, you won't know from public records whether your home has a lead service line.
What you can do now
Check for lead in your home. Even if your service line is not lead, older indoor plumbing (solder, fixtures) can contain lead. A water test costs $20–50 through a certified lab and will tell you whether lead is present in your tap water.
Contact Brooklyn Park directly. Call or email the utility's water department and ask:
- Whether your specific address has a known or suspected lead service line
- When the inventory will be complete
- How to get your water tested for free or at low cost
Many utilities now offer free testing kits or grants to help residents check their water.
Reduce exposure while you wait. If you are concerned about lead, use a certified lead-reduction filter (NSF 53 certification) on your drinking water tap, and flush your tap for 30 seconds before drinking if water has sat unused for more than 6 hours.
Parents and pregnant people: Lead exposure can harm child development. If you have young children or are pregnant, contact your pediatrician or doctor about testing and precautions. The CDC website has detailed guidance for families.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Brooklyn Park's water utility with your address to ask about lead service lines at your home.
- Order a water test through a certified lab to check for lead in your tap water.
- Call your pediatrician or doctor if you have health concerns about lead exposure.
- Check back on this page for updates as Brooklyn Park completes its inventory.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line in Brooklyn Park?
You can contact Brooklyn Park's water utility directly with your address to ask if your home is known to have a lead line. Until the system completes its full inventory, some records may not yet be public. A water test will also show whether lead is present in your tap water, regardless of the service line material.
Is it dangerous to drink water from a lead service line?
Lead in drinking water is a health concern, especially for young children and pregnant people. It is not safe to assume your water is lead-free if you have an old service line. The only way to know is to test your water—your utility may offer free testing.
What is a lead service line inventory and why does my water system have to do it?
A lead service line inventory is a count of all pipes in a water system made of lead or suspected to contain lead. Federal law (the Lead and Copper Rule) requires water systems to complete this work to protect public health and plan replacements.
When will Brooklyn Park's lead service line inventory be finished?
Brooklyn Park has not yet reported a completion date. Federal rules required most systems to finish by 2024, but some have requested extensions. Contact the utility to ask for a timeline.