Minnesota · population 30,441
Lead pipes in Oakdale, MN
42 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oakdale (population 30,441) gets its water from Oakdale. That system reported 28 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,363, with 2,863 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Oakdale'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Oakdale (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 for Oakdale.
Water systems serving Oakdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OakdaleMain system | 28 | 14 | 2,863 | 0.5% |
| 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 Oakdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oakdale'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
- North St. Paul139 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Elmo2 lead + galv. lines
- Maplewood17,776 lead + galv. lines
- White Bear Lake92 lead + galv. lines
- Woodbury43 unknown
- Little Canadano lead reported
- Vadnais Heights1 lead + galv. lines
- Grant79 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oakdale, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Oakdale, which serves Oakdale, reported 28 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,863 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oakdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oakdale in Oakdale's service area (PWSID MN1820016). Saint Paul Regional Water Services also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oakdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oakdale'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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.