Minnesota · population 6,992
Lead pipes in St. Joseph, MN
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of St. Joseph (population 6,992) gets its water from Saint Joseph. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,956, with 4 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Saint Joseph'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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Saint Joseph (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5 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 Saint Joseph.
Water systems serving St. Joseph
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint JosephMain system | 0 | 1 | 4 | <0.1% |
| College of St. BenedictServes 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 St. Joseph
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saint Joseph'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
- Sauk Rapids199 lead + galv. lines
- St. Augusta142 unknown
- Richmond20 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwaterno lead reported
- Pierz55 lead + galv. lines
- Monticellono lead reported
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Questions
Does St. Joseph, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Saint Joseph, which serves St. Joseph, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to St. Joseph?
EPA's service area maps place most of St. Joseph in Saint Joseph's service area (PWSID MN1730033). College of St. Benedict also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my St. Joseph home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saint Joseph'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. Joseph 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 Joseph whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.