Minnesota · population 1,521
Lead pipes in Richmond, MN
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Richmond (population 1,521) gets its water from Richmond. That system reported 2 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 637, with 218 more of unknown material.
3.1% of Richmond'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Richmond (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 85 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 Richmond.
Water systems serving Richmond
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RichmondMain system | 2 | 18 | 218 | 3.1% |
| Cold SpringServes nearby areas | 3 | 75 | 350 | 5.0% |
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 Richmond
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Richmond'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
- St. Joseph1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Augusta142 unknown
- St. Cloud1,078 lead + galv. lines
- Sartellno lead reported
- Sauk Rapids199 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwaterno lead reported
- New London9 lead + galv. lines
- Spicer25 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Richmond, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Richmond, which serves Richmond, reported 2 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 218 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Richmond?
EPA's service area maps place most of Richmond in Richmond's service area (PWSID MN1730022). Cold Spring also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Richmond home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Richmond'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 Richmond 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 Richmond whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.