Public Works & Utilities

The City of Duluth has developed a service line inventory which is publicly available.  You can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ or by contacting the Lead Removal Program at 218-730-4673, leadremoval@duluthmn.gov.  

If your service line is unknown in the online inventory,  further review or identification may be needed.  You may schedule a free appointment to have a ComfortSystems technician identify the private side of your service line at: https://comfortsystemsduluthonlinescheduling.as.me/watermeterchange. 

Replacements are identified and funds are requested at least a year in advance of construction projects.  Property owners are usually notified 6 to 9 months in advance of a planned replacement project in their neighborhood.  Follow the link to use the interactive map to view current and upcoming project areas. https://duluthmn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=a70913b3b77546878cd16b6fc16d84f3.

The water service lines in Duluth have dual ownership.  The public portion is the responsibility of the utility and the privately owned portion of the service line is the responsibility of the property owner.  Under the Lead Removal Program, any part of the line that contains lead, either public, private or both, will be replaced.  Property owners will sign an agreement allowing the City to conduct work on their property for service line replacement at no charge to the property owner.  Property owners may choose to replace the private portion of their service line outside of the program at their own expense.

No, any replacements or repairs made by the property owner outside of the Lead Removal Program are not eligible for reimbursement.

Lead can accumulate in the body over time, causing permanent health effects. Adults may experience high blood pressure and kidney damage while infants and children are at risk for learning, behavior and other health problems. Parents of young children and pregnant women should be particularly aware of the risks associated with lead exposure. See our Education and Resources page for more info.

No, when choosing a water filter, you should ensure it is certified to NSF/ANSI standard 53.  Both the Brita Elite and ZeroWater pitchers distributed by the City of Duluth are certified to NSF/ANSI standard 53.

Yes, replacement water filters can be requested on the Water Pitcher Program page, or send an email to leadremoval@duluthmn.gov or call 218-730-4673.  

Water Pitcher Program