Lead Pipes in Minneapolis Face Funding Crisis | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis is racing against time to replace dangerous lead pipes in aging neighborhoods like Northside, where kids’ health hangs in the balance—but federal and state funding runs out in 2027, forcing tough choices about which areas get priority. With nearly 37,000 private lead lines needing replacement and only $15 million allocated statewide (far short of the $250 million advocates demand), the city must balance pipe swaps with other critical infrastructure work. While lead paint remains a bigger exposure risk for most, public support for pipe replacements is strong—and more funding is desperately needed to meet the 2033 statewide goal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af66b603cc9afc4f