Minnesota · population 4,944
Lead pipes in Circle Pines, MN
28 lines still unidentified
Most of Circle Pines (population 4,944) gets its water from Circle Pines. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 28 of 1,938 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Circle Pines's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 1.4%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Circle Pines (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Circle Pines.
Water systems serving Circle Pines
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle PinesMain system | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Lino LakesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Circle Pines
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Circle Pines's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Lino Lakesno lead reported
- Blaine4,266 unknown
- North Oaksno lead reported
- Mounds Viewno lead reported
- Shoreviewno lead reported
- Centervilleno lead reported
- Arden Hills418 unknown
- Spring Lake Parkno lead reported
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Questions
Does Circle Pines, MN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Circle Pines still lists 28 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Circle Pines?
EPA's service area maps place most of Circle Pines in Circle Pines's service area (PWSID MN1020013). Lino Lakes also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Circle Pines home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Circle Pines'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 Circle Pines 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 Circle Pines whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.