Minnesota · population 5,232
Lead pipes in North Oaks, MN
No lead lines reported
Most of North Oaks (population 5,232) gets its water from Shoreview, which reported 8,839 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Shoreview'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Shoreview (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Shoreview.
Water systems serving North Oaks
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShoreviewMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| White Bear TownshipServes nearby areas | 2 | 4 | 956 | 0.1% |
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 North Oaks
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shoreview'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
- Shoreviewno lead reported
- Circle Pines28 unknown
- Lino Lakesno lead reported
- Vadnais Heights1 lead + galv. lines
- Arden Hills418 unknown
- Centervilleno lead reported
- White Bear Lake92 lead + galv. lines
- Mounds Viewno lead reported
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Questions
Does North Oaks, MN have lead pipes?
Shoreview, which serves North Oaks, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to North Oaks?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Oaks in Shoreview's service area (PWSID MN1620020). White Bear Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Oaks home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shoreview'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 North Oaks 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 Shoreview whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.