Minnesota · population 13,832
Lead pipes in Sauk Rapids, MN
199 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sauk Rapids (population 13,832) gets its water from Sauk Rapids. That system reported 0 lead and 199 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,232, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.7% of Sauk Rapids's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Sauk Rapids (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Sauk Rapids.
Water systems serving Sauk Rapids
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk RapidsMain system | 0 | 199 | 0 | 4.7% |
| Waite ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 45 | 377 | 2.3% |
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 Sauk Rapids
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sauk Rapids'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
- Sartellno lead reported
- St. Cloud1,078 lead + galv. lines
- St. Joseph1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Augusta142 unknown
- Clearwaterno lead reported
- Richmond20 lead + galv. lines
- Pierz55 lead + galv. lines
- Milaca98 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sauk Rapids, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Sauk Rapids, which serves Sauk Rapids, reported 0 lead and 199 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sauk Rapids?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sauk Rapids in Sauk Rapids's service area (PWSID MN1050004). Waite Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sauk Rapids home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sauk Rapids'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 Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.