Minnesota · population 22,358
Lead pipes in Columbia Heights, MN
286 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Columbia Heights (population 22,358) gets its water from Columbia Heights. That system reported 1 lead and 285 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,670, with 367 more of unknown material.
4.3% of Columbia Heights's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 5.5%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Columbia Heights (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 Columbia Heights.
Water systems serving Columbia Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia HeightsMain system | 1 | 285 | 367 | 4.3% |
| HilltopServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Columbia Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Columbia Heights'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
- St. Anthony11 lead + galv. lines
- New Brighton19 lead + galv. lines
- Fridley1 lead + galv. lines
- Brooklyn Center3,275 unknown
- Arden Hills418 unknown
- Lauderdale17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Mounds Viewno lead reported
- Robbinsdale171 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Columbia Heights, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Columbia Heights, which serves Columbia Heights, reported 1 lead and 285 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 367 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Columbia Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Columbia Heights in Columbia Heights's service area (PWSID MN1020016). Hilltop also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Columbia Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Columbia Heights'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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.