Minnesota · population 1,147
Lead pipes in Dellwood, MN
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dellwood (population 1,147) gets its water from White Bear Township. That system reported 2 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,972, with 956 more of unknown material.
0.1% of White Bear Township'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for White Bear Township (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 1 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, 1 still open for White Bear Township.
Water systems serving Dellwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear TownshipMain system | 2 | 4 | 956 | 0.1% |
| White Bear LakeServes nearby areas | 1 | 91 | 5,014 | 1.2% |
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 Dellwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on White Bear Township'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
- Grant79 lead + galv. lines
- White Bear Lake92 lead + galv. lines
- Vadnais Heights1 lead + galv. lines
- North St. Paul139 lead + galv. lines
- Maplewood17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Centervilleno lead reported
- North Oaksno lead reported
- Stillwater691 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dellwood, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. White Bear Township, which serves Dellwood, reported 2 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 956 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dellwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dellwood in White Bear Township's service area (PWSID MN1620025). White Bear Lake also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dellwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on White Bear Township'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 Dellwood 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 White Bear Township whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.