Minnesota · population 20,590
Lead pipes in South St. Paul, MN
911 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South St. Paul (population 20,590) gets its water from South Saint Paul. That system reported 737 lead and 174 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,026, with 87 more of unknown material.
13% of South Saint Paul's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 10%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 1.2%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for South Saint Paul (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 8 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 South Saint Paul.
Water systems serving South St. Paul
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Saint PaulMain system | 737 | 174 | 87 | 13% |
| Inver Grove HeightsServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,757 | 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 South St. Paul
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South 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
- Newport7 lead + galv. lines
- West St. Paul17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Inver Grove Heights1,757 unknown
- St. Paul Parkno lead reported
- Mendota Heights17,776 lead + galv. lines
- St. Paul17,776 lead + galv. lines
- Woodbury43 unknown
- Eagan265 unknown
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Questions
Does South St. Paul, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. South Saint Paul, which serves South St. Paul, reported 737 lead and 174 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 87 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South St. Paul?
EPA's service area maps place most of South St. Paul in South Saint Paul's service area (PWSID MN1190020). Inver Grove Heights also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South St. Paul home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South 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 South 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 South Saint Paul whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.