Minnesota · population 2,466
Lead pipes in Sandstone, MN
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sandstone (population 2,466) gets its water from Sandstone. That system reported 3 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 499, with 143 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Sandstone'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Sandstone (2024): not detected 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 Sandstone.
Water systems serving Sandstone
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SandstoneMain system | 3 | 1 | 143 | 0.8% |
| Federal Correctional InstitutionServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Sandstone
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sandstone'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
- Moose Lake31 lead + galv. lines
- Cloquet359 lead + galv. lines
- Milaca98 lead + galv. lines
- Shafer1 lead + galv. lines
- Lindstrom77 lead + galv. lines
- Proctor26 lead + galv. lines
- Chisago5 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
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Questions
Does Sandstone, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Sandstone, which serves Sandstone, reported 3 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 143 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sandstone?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sandstone in Sandstone's service area (PWSID MN1580010). Federal Correctional Institution also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sandstone home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sandstone'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 Sandstone 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 Sandstone whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.