Minnesota · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Anoka County, MN
16 community water systems serving Anoka County reported 2 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,991 of unknown material. The most are in Columbia Heights.
0.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 9.5%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Anoka County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia HeightsAnoka County | 1 | 285 | 367 | 4.3% |
| Coon RapidsAnoka County | 1 | 90 | 4,307 | 0.4% |
| AnokaAnoka County | 0 | 18 | 19 | 0.3% |
| FridleyAnoka County | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| BlaineAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 4,266 | 0% |
| Circle PinesAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| HilltopAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| AndoverAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lino LakesAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| RamseyAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spring Lake ParkAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Saint FrancisAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CentervilleAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| LexingtonAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Centennial Square Mobile Home ParkAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MN Correctional Facility - Lino LakesAnoka County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Anoka County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Anoka County reported 2 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,991 of unknown material.
Which Anoka County water systems have the most lead lines?
Columbia Heights (286), Coon Rapids (91), Anoka (18).
How do I check my home in Anoka County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.