Minnesota · population 12,644
Lead pipes in North St. Paul, MN
139 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North St. Paul (population 12,644) gets its water from North Saint Paul. That system reported 32 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,792, with 3,753 more of unknown material.
2.9% of North Saint Paul's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for North Saint Paul (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 North Saint Paul.
Water systems serving North St. Paul
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Saint PaulMain system | 32 | 107 | 3,753 | 2.9% |
| Saint Paul Regional Water ServicesServes nearby areas | 17,772 | 4 | 6,084 | 18% |
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 St. Paul
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Saint Paul'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
- Maplewood17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Oakdale42 lead + galv. lines
- White Bear Lake92 lead + galv. lines
- Little Canadano lead reported
- Vadnais Heights1 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Elmo2 lead + galv. lines
- Dellwood6 lead + galv. lines
- Grant79 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North St. Paul, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. North Saint Paul, which serves North St. Paul, reported 32 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,753 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North St. Paul?
EPA's service area maps place most of North St. Paul in North Saint Paul's service area (PWSID MN1620011). Saint Paul Regional Water Services also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North St. Paul home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Saint Paul'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 St. Paul 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 North Saint Paul whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.