Minnesota · population 14,161
Lead pipes in Lake Elmo, MN
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake Elmo (population 14,161) gets its water from Lake Elmo. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,827, with 263 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Lake Elmo'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 6.9%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Lake Elmo (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Lake Elmo.
Water systems serving Lake Elmo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake ElmoMain system | 0 | 2 | 263 | <0.1% |
| OakdaleServes nearby areas | 28 | 14 | 2,863 | 0.5% |
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 Lake Elmo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake Elmo'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
- Oakdale42 lead + galv. lines
- North St. Paul139 lead + galv. lines
- Woodbury43 unknown
- Oak Park Heightsno lead reported
- Stillwater691 lead + galv. lines
- Maplewood17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Grant79 lead + galv. lines
- White Bear Lake92 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake Elmo, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake Elmo, which serves Lake Elmo, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 263 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Elmo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Elmo in Lake Elmo's service area (PWSID MN1820009). Oakdale also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Elmo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake Elmo'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 Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.