Minnesota · population 72,145
Lead pipes in St. Cloud, MN
1,078 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of St. Cloud (population 72,145) gets its water from Saint Cloud. That system reported 0 lead and 1,078 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,965, with 900 more of unknown material.
5.7% of Saint Cloud'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) 5.7%
- Unknown 4.7%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Saint Cloud (2026): 3 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 Saint Cloud.
Water systems serving St. Cloud
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint CloudMain system | 0 | 1,078 | 900 | 5.7% |
| 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 St. Cloud
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saint Cloud'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
- Sauk Rapids199 lead + galv. lines
- St. Augusta142 unknown
- Sartellno lead reported
- St. Joseph1 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwaterno lead reported
- Richmond20 lead + galv. lines
- Monticellono lead reported
- Milaca98 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does St. Cloud, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Saint Cloud, which serves St. Cloud, reported 0 lead and 1,078 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 900 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to St. Cloud?
EPA's service area maps place most of St. Cloud in Saint Cloud's service area (PWSID MN1730027). Waite Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my St. Cloud home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saint Cloud'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 St. Cloud 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 Saint Cloud whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.