Minnesota · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ramsey County, MN
11 community water systems serving Ramsey County reported 17,835 lead and 563 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,945 of unknown material. The most are in Saint Paul Regional Water Services.
12% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Ramsey County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Regional Water ServicesRamsey County | 17,772 | 4 | 6,084 | 18% |
| RosevilleRamsey County | 28 | 337 | 983 | 3.5% |
| North Saint PaulRamsey County | 32 | 107 | 3,753 | 2.9% |
| White Bear LakeRamsey County | 1 | 91 | 5,014 | 1.2% |
| New BrightonRamsey County | 0 | 19 | 226 | 0.3% |
| White Bear TownshipRamsey County | 2 | 4 | 956 | 0.1% |
| Vadnais HeightsRamsey County | 0 | 1 | 511 | <0.1% |
| Arden HillsRamsey County | 0 | 0 | 418 | 0% |
| ShoreviewRamsey County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mounds ViewRamsey County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Little CanadaRamsey 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 Ramsey County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ramsey County reported 17,835 lead and 563 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,945 of unknown material.
Which Ramsey County water systems have the most lead lines?
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (17,776), Roseville (365), North Saint Paul (139).
How do I check my home in Ramsey 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.