STOP 13Anoka County
Plumbing services in Fridley, MN.
AP Plumbing serves Fridley from our shop in Coon Rapids, about 8 miles away. Fridley has the highest share of pre-1980 homes on our route: 75%. Its water comes from 11 city wells at 12 to 17 grains of hardness, and the city pays water-efficiency rebates on toilets, dishwashers and irrigation controllers.
- Built before 1980
- 75 %
- Water hardness
- 12–17 gpg
- From our shop
- 8 mi
01By the numbers
Fridley’s water and pipes, from the city’s 2025 report.
The facts that shape plumbing in Fridley, each with its source. Tap a source to check it yourself.
Water source
11 city wells, plus treated water from New BrightonThree filtration plants; carbon (GAC) treatment for PFAS is being added at the Locke Park plant, due early 2027.
Hardness
12–17 grains per gallon205 to 290 mg/L.
Homes
Median year built: 196875% of Fridley’s 12,746 homes were built before 1980, the highest share on our route.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year (B25034/B25035)
Sewer line
Yours, from the house to the streetFridley asks residents to call the city first for a sewer stoppage.
Source: City of Fridley, Water & Sewer
Sump pumps
Over grass, not into the gutterSump and footing drain water may not go directly to a gutter or storm sewer; it has to flow over a vegetated area.
Lead
No lead service lines8,755 lines inventoried as non-lead (Nov. 2025); the city helps arrange lead testing and shares the cost.
Rebates
$100 toilets · $150 dishwashers and washersAlso $150 for WaterSense irrigation controllers and irrigation audits.
Cold weather
Run water when it hits 35°FThe city advises running water to keep services from freezing, possibly into April.
Source: City of Fridley, Protect Your Water Service from Freezing
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 Fridley house.
WALL75% pre-1980
Three in four homes predate 1980
Original galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains are common in homes this age. They show up as low pressure, rusty water and slow drains.
Pipe repair & repiping2FRebates
Let the city chip in
Fridley pays $100 toward a WaterSense toilet and $150 for ENERGY STAR dishwashers and washers, as of October 2026.
ToiletsYARDStoppages
Call the city first
For a sewer stoppage, Fridley wants a call first. If the city main is clear, the clog is in your private line.
Drain & sewer serviceCALLNot 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 Fridley
Every service we do, floor by floor.
The same crew and the same work in Fridley as in Coon Rapids. Pick the part of the house where the problem is.
2FUpstairs
WALLInside the walls
1FMain floor
B1Utility room
YARDUnder the lawn
04Reviews
5.0 stars across 513 Google reviews. Two of them:
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Feb 2026
“Cleared my clogged drain and replaced some old pipes. Friendly, fast& punctual, fair priced. Will call again.”
Katey H. · Google review
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Nov 2025
“AP plumbing was excellent! Denis and his apprentice were prompt and professional in their service. Did an excellent job replacing two faucets, fixed a leak in another faucet, and installed two shut off valves. Would highly recommend!”
Chris C. · Google review
05Questions
Plumbing in Fridley, answered.
Short answers from the city’s own rules and reports. Still not sure? Call and describe it.
QDoes Fridley offer rebates on toilets and appliances?
Yes. Fridley’s Water Rebate Program offers $100 for a WaterSense toilet, $150 for an ENERGY STAR dishwasher or washing machine, and $150 for a WaterSense irrigation controller or irrigation audit, credited to the utility bill.
Source: City of Fridley, Water Rebate Program
QWho is responsible for the sewer line in Fridley?
The line between the house and the street is the resident’s private sewer line. Fridley asks residents to call the city first for a stoppage so it can check the city main.
Source: City of Fridley, Water & Sewer
QHow hard is Fridley’s water?
Fridley’s 2025 water report puts hardness at 205 to 290 mg/L, about 12 to 17 grains per gallon. That’s hard; the Minnesota Department of Health says a softener may be needed above 7.
Source: City of Fridley, 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
QHow do I keep my water service from freezing in Fridley?
Fridley advises running water once the water temperature reaches 35°F, and continuing until the frost is out, possibly into April. The city does not credit the extra water.
Source: City of Fridley (2025)
06Next stops
Next stops on the line.
- Coon Rapids
- Anoka
- Champlin
- Ramsey
- Andover
- Ham Lake
- Blaine
- Lexington
- Lino Lakes
- Spring Lake Park
- Mounds View
- Shoreview
- New Brighton
- Columbia Heights
We also take calls from across the Twin Cities. See the full service area.
07Call us
Plumbing problem in Fridley? Call us.
(612) 245‑7341Mon – 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
