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STOP 06Anoka and Ramsey counties

Plumbing services in Blaine, MN.

AP Plumbing serves Blaine from our shop in Coon Rapids, about 5 miles away. Blaine’s city water comes from 17 wells and runs 18 to 21 grains hard, and the sewer line from your house to the street is your private line.

Call (612) 245-7341 Blaine by the numbers
Water hardness
18–21 gpg
Median home built
1996
From our shop
5 mi
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01By the numbers

Blaine’s water and pipes, from the city’s own pages.

The facts that shape plumbing in Blaine, each with its source. Tap a source to check it yourself.

Water source

17 city wells and 4 treatment plantsPlants remove iron and manganese; polyphosphate and chlorine are added. The fourth plant was finished in 2021.

Source: City of Blaine, Water Treatment Facilities

Hardness

18–21 grains per gallonVery hard. Blaine recommends flushing water heaters every one to three years.

Source: City of Blaine, Water Division FAQ

Pressure

About 62 psi on averageAcross roughly 200 miles of water main.

Source: City of Blaine, City Water System

Homes

Median year built: 199628% of Blaine’s 26,767 homes were built before 1980.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year (B25034/B25035)

Sewer line

Yours, from the house to the streetBlaine calls it the resident’s private sewer line, and asks residents to call Public Works before a plumber for a backup.

Source: City of Blaine, Sewer and Sewer Backups

Water line

Yours, from the home to the curb stop

Source: City of Blaine, Service Line Inventory

Permits

Water heaters need one; disposal swaps don’tBlaine lists washer replacement, disposal replacement and minor leak repair as work that doesn’t need a permit.

Source: City of Blaine, When is a Permit Required

Watering

Odd/even year-round; no sprinkling 10 a.m.–6 p.m. May 15–Sept 15

Source: City of Blaine, Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions

Checked October 2026. Cities update their rules and reports; your permit office has the final word.

02What it means

What those numbers mean inside a Blaine house.

  • B118–21 gpg

    Very hard water

    Blaine recommends flushing water heaters every one to three years. A softener sized to this hardness protects the tank, the fixtures and the pipes.

    Water softeners

  • YARDBackups

    Call Public Works first

    For a sewer backup, Blaine asks you to call Public Works before a plumber. If the city main is clear, the clog is in your private line, and that’s our job.

    Drain & sewer service

  • B1Permits

    Know which jobs need one

    Water heater replacements need a city permit; disposal swaps, washer replacement and minor leak repairs don’t.

    Water heaters

  • CALLNot sure?

    Describe it on the phone

    Not sure which of these it is? Call and tell us what you’re seeing and where in the house it is.

    Call (612) 245-7341

03Services in Blaine

Every service we do, floor by floor.

The same crew and the same work in Blaine as in Coon Rapids. Pick the part of the house where the problem is.

  1. 2FUpstairs

  2. WALLInside the walls

  3. 1FMain floor

  4. B1Utility room

  5. YARDUnder the lawn

04Reviews

5.0 stars across 513 Google reviews. Two of them:

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  • Jun 2025
    “Great job done by Denis, showed up when he said he was going to and got things done in a timely manner, water softener installation looks good!”

    John M. · Google review

  • Mar 2025
    “Dennis is very good at communicating his findings and offering solutions. He and his team were extremely friendly and efficient with getting my main sewer line fixed. They had everything done in one day.”

    Shannon S. · Google review

05Questions

Plumbing in Blaine, answered.

Short answers from the city’s own rules and reports. Still not sure? Call and describe it.

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Q

How hard is the water in Blaine, MN?

Blaine’s city water measures 18 to 21 grains per gallon of hardness, according to the city’s Water Division. That’s very hard; the Minnesota Department of Health says a softener may be needed above 7. Blaine also recommends flushing water heaters every one to three years.

Source: City of Blaine, Water Division FAQ

Q

Who do I call for a sewer backup in Blaine?

Call Blaine Public Works first. The city wants to check whether the problem is in the city main. If the main is clear, the blockage is in the private sewer line between your house and the street, which is the homeowner’s to clear and repair.

Source: City of Blaine, Sewer Backups

Q

Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Blaine?

Yes. Blaine requires a permit for water heater replacement and performs its own plumbing inspections. Some smaller jobs, like replacing a washer or a garbage disposal or fixing a minor leak, don’t need one.

Source: City of Blaine, When is a Permit Required

Q

What is the water pressure in Blaine?

Blaine reports an average system pressure of about 62 psi. Minnesota code caps household static pressure at 80 psi; above that a pressure-reducing valve is required.

Source: City of Blaine, City Water System; 2020 Minnesota Plumbing Code §608.2

06Next stops

Next stops on the line.

Every stop

We also take calls from across the Twin Cities. See the full service area.

07Call us

Plumbing problem in Blaine? Call us.

(612) 245‑7341

Mon – Sat · 8 AM – 10 PM

Hours
Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 10 PM · Sunday closed
Address
12433 Uplander St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Serving
Coon Rapids and 14 north‑metro cities · see the map