Minnesota · population 13,108
Lead pipes in Vadnais Heights, MN
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Vadnais Heights (population 13,108) gets its water from Vadnais Heights. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,195, with 511 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Vadnais Heights'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 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Vadnais Heights (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Vadnais Heights.
Water systems serving Vadnais Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadnais HeightsMain system | 0 | 1 | 511 | <0.1% |
| White Bear TownshipServes nearby areas | 2 | 4 | 956 | 0.1% |
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 Vadnais Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Vadnais Heights'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
- Little Canadano lead reported
- White Bear Lake92 lead + galv. lines
- Maplewood17,776 lead + galv. lines
- North Oaksno lead reported
- Shoreviewno lead reported
- North St. Paul139 lead + galv. lines
- Arden Hills418 unknown
- Roseville365 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Vadnais Heights, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Vadnais Heights, which serves Vadnais Heights, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 511 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Vadnais Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Vadnais Heights in Vadnais Heights's service area (PWSID MN1620030). White Bear Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Vadnais Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Vadnais Heights'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 Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.