Lead Pipe Map

Minnesota · population 18,068

Lead pipes in Anoka, MN

18 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Anoka (population 18,068) gets its water from Anoka. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,270, with 19 more of unknown material.

0.3% of Anoka's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
18Galvanized, replace
19Unknown material
5,233Non-lead

Latest lead test for Anoka (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Anoka.

Water systems serving Anoka

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
AnokaMain system018190.3%
RamseyServes nearby areas0000%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Anoka

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Anoka's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Anoka, MN have lead pipes?

Yes. Anoka, which serves Anoka, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Anoka?

EPA's service area maps place most of Anoka in Anoka's service area (PWSID MN1020001). Ramsey also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Anoka home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Anoka's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Anoka be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Anoka whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.