Lead Service Line Replacement Program

What’s Happening?

The City of Hastings is working to find and replace old water pipes that may contain lead or galvanized steel. These pipes can affect drinking water in homes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are asking cities to check these pipes. 

In 2024 and 2025, we looked at water service lines across the city to see which ones might need to be replaced.  

See Lead Service Inventory

Our Timeline

 2024 - Initial Inventory 

• The city established a service line inventory, completed historical documentation research and completed in-home inspections.
• Letters were sent to all residents and business owners who had pipes that were categorized as lead, galvanized or unknown.

2025 - Refined Inventory

• The city continued to complete inventory inspections and record research to further build out the inventory.
• The city applied for grant funding for phase 1 of the Replacement Project and was awarded grant funding.
• Letters were sent to all residents and business owners who had pipes that were categorized as lead, galvanized or unknown.

2026-2034 - Replacing Pipes

• Phase 1 of the replacement begins in 2026.
• The city applied for grant funding for phases 2 and 3, which are proposed to occur in 2027 and 2028.
• The goal is to replace all lead and galvanized pipes within ten years. The city will continue to apply for grant funding until all lead and galvanized service lines are replaced.

See Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase 1

This schedule might change based on state or federal updates or funding

How Can I Help?

If you received a letter saying your pipe type is unknown, you can check it yourself and report it to the city using this online tool:

ONLINE SELF REPORTING TOOL

This tool shows how to:

• Find your water meter
• Check what your pipe is made of
• Report the info to help the city

Helpful Links

• Statewide Lead Service Line Interactive Map
• MDH - Lead Service Line Replacement Program
• MDH - Additional Information on Lead in Drinking Water
• EPA - Information on Water Filters
• EPA - Information on Water Testing