STOP 12Ramsey County
Plumbing services in New Brighton, MN.
AP Plumbing serves New Brighton from our shop in Coon Rapids, about 11 miles away. New Brighton’s water runs about 24 grains hard, drawn partly from an aquifer affected by the old Army ammunition plant and cleaned with advanced oxidation. Homeowners own the water and sewer lines out to the city main.
- Water hardness
- 24 gpg
- Built before 1980
- 68 %
- From our shop
- 11 mi
01By the numbers
New Brighton’s water and pipes, from the city’s 2025 report.
The facts that shape plumbing in New Brighton, each with its source. Tap a source to check it yourself.
Water source
City wells and 4 treatment facilitiesWells feeding Plant 1, most of the supply, draw from an aquifer affected by the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP).
Treatment
Greensand, advanced oxidation, carbonHydrogen peroxide plus UV light breaks down 1,4-dioxane and other TCAAP contaminants; carbon contactors polish what remains.
Hardness
24 grains per gallonThe city says to set softeners at or below 24, and warns over-softened water can corrode plumbing.
Source: City of New Brighton, Tap Water
Homes
Median year built: 197368% of New Brighton’s 9,448 homes were built before 1980.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year (B25034/B25035)
Water line
Yours: corporation valve, curb stop, line and meter valvesReplacing a curb stop valve requires an Outside Sewer and Water Permit.
Source: City of New Brighton, Tap Water
Sewer line
Yours, from the city main to the houseThe city’s no-fault sewer backup coverage applies only to problems in city lines.
Permits
Water heaters and softeners need oneBackflow (RPZ) test reports must be submitted to the city.
Cold weather
Tap water at 40°F or colder?Run water continuously and call Public Works.
Source: City of New Brighton, Tap Water
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 New Brighton house.
B124 gpg
Soften to 24, not past it
The city’s advice: set softeners at or below 24 grains, since over-softened water can corrode plumbing.
Water softenersB1Odor
Smelly hot water
New Brighton names water heaters as a common source of odor and recommends flushing and draining them regularly.
Water heatersWALLOwner to main
The lines are yours
Water service, curb stop, meter valves and sewer lateral all belong to the owner. A curb stop replacement needs an Outside Sewer and Water Permit.
Leak detectionCALLNot 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 New Brighton
Every service we do, floor by floor.
The same crew and the same work in New Brighton 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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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
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Nov 2025
“CenterPoint came out and yellow tagged our water heater. … They just wrapped up the job, and I’m honestly blown away. The work is flawless. The craftsmanship is top tier. And somehow the area is cleaner now than before they arrived.”
Joshua E. · Google review
05Questions
Plumbing in New Brighton, answered.
Short answers from the city’s own rules and reports. Still not sure? Call and describe it.
QHow hard is New Brighton’s water?
About 24 grains per gallon, well above the 7 grains at which the Minnesota Department of Health says a softener may be needed. The city advises setting home softeners at or below 24 grains, because over-softened water can corrode plumbing.
Source: City of New Brighton, Tap Water
QIs New Brighton’s water treated for TCAAP contamination?
Yes. Wells feeding Water Treatment Plant 1 draw from an aquifer affected by the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. That water gets greensand filtration, advanced oxidation with hydrogen peroxide and UV light for 1,4-dioxane, and granular activated carbon. None of 30 homes sampled exceeded the lead action level in the 2025 report.
Source: New Brighton Water Quality Report (2025)
QWho owns the water line in New Brighton?
The property owner owns the private water service: the corporation valve, curb stop, service line and meter valves, and leaks on it are the owner’s responsibility. Replacing a curb stop valve requires an Outside Sewer and Water Permit.
Source: City of New Brighton, Tap Water
QDo I need a permit to replace a water heater or softener in New Brighton?
Yes. New Brighton requires a city permit to install a water heater or a water softener, issued at City Hall or online.
Source: City of New Brighton, Permit FAQs
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
- Fridley
- Columbia Heights
We also take calls from across the Twin Cities. See the full service area.
07Call us
Plumbing problem in New Brighton? 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