Minnesota · population 22,374
Lead pipes in New Brighton, MN
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Brighton (population 22,374) gets its water from New Brighton. That system reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,982, with 226 more of unknown material.
0.3% of New Brighton'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 3.8%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for New Brighton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 ppb 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 New Brighton.
Water systems serving New Brighton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New BrightonMain system | 0 | 19 | 226 | 0.3% |
| Arden HillsServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 418 | 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 New Brighton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Brighton'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
- Arden Hills418 unknown
- Columbia Heights286 lead + galv. lines
- St. Anthony11 lead + galv. lines
- Mounds Viewno lead reported
- Fridley1 lead + galv. lines
- Shoreviewno lead reported
- Spring Lake Parkno lead reported
- Roseville365 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Brighton, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. New Brighton, which serves New Brighton, reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 226 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Brighton?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Brighton in New Brighton's service area (PWSID MN1620009). Arden Hills also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Brighton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Brighton'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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.