Anoka is the Anoka County seat, with 17,921 residents in 2020, and the Anoka-Champlin bridge on US 169 links it to our side of the river. The bridge dates from 1929. Our emergency line covers Anoka 24/7, and we book same-day appointments when available.
HistoryOlder homes and the plumbing that comes with them
Anoka sits where the Rum River meets the Mississippi. Neighborhoods near the old downtown include homes far older than the suburbs around them, and older homes mean older pipe, older drains and a higher chance of surprises behind walls.
We see galvanized lines, clay or cast iron sewers and mixed repairs from decades of owners. A camera inspection is often the right first step. See sewer camera inspection.
WaterMunicipal groundwater with treatment
Anoka's municipal water comes from groundwater and is treated for iron, manganese and radium, according to a state health department article about the city's system. That article is undated, so check the city's current report for the latest numbers. Hardness should be tested at your own tap before you decide on a softener.
EmergencyWhat we do on an Anoka emergency call
You call
Tell us what is happening and the address.
We guide you
We help you shut off water or stop using affected drains.
We schedule
The earliest appointment available, often the same day.
We fix and explain
You hear the price first, and the plumber explains the repair.
What Anoka homeowners ask about
Older river-area homes
- Slow main drains from old sewer pipe.
- Leaks in aging supply lines.
- Sump pumps near the river.
- Water heaters in tight basements.
Newer subdivisions
- Builder-grade fixtures wearing out.
- Water heater replacements.
- Disposal and faucet failures.
- Outdoor spigot freezes.
For old sewer lines, see sewer line repair. For a frozen or burst pipe in winter, see burst pipe repair.
Before we arriveBefore We Arrive in Anoka
The main valve is usually in the basement near the meter.
Keep fixtures off if a drain is backing up.
Move items from the floor and photograph the damage.
If you know where the sewer cleanout is, tell us.
Where we serve in Anoka
Anoka's own ZIP code is 55303. ZIP 55304 is Andover's preferred name, and Anoka is accepted for it, so some Anoka addresses use it. Our coverage reaches the ZIP codes within about 10 miles of the city center, including 55327, 55304, 55070, 55316, 55330, 55448, 55433, 55011.
Neighbors we also serve include Coon Rapids and Dayton.
Local notesPlumbing notes for the Anoka area
Anoka sits on the Mississippi and the Rum River, and the ground near both rivers is sandy and drains quickly. The Minnesota DNR describes the Anoka Sand Plain as level to gently rolling with sandy terraces. That helps with drainage in some yards and leaves basements near the rivers prone to groundwater after storms.
Sump pumps are therefore a common topic, and the same advice applies here as in Champlin. Discharge belongs on the lawn and not in the sanitary sewer, according to the Metropolitan Council. See sump pump repair if yours has stopped.
Older homes near the downtown may also have galvanized supply lines. They corrode from the inside, lose pressure and sometimes leak at threaded joints. If you notice rusty water or low pressure at every tap, see repiping for how we assess pipe.
Our crews cross the Anoka-Champlin bridge often, and we plan around closures. When you call, tell us the cross street so we can pick the best route.
PricePricing for Anoka calls
Emergency Plumber Questions in Anoka
Is emergency service available in Anoka?
Yes. The line is open 24/7, and we book same-day appointments when available.
Do you cover every ZIP code in Anoka?
We serve 55303 and 55304, plus the ZIP codes within about 10 miles of the city.
Do you work on older homes?
Yes. We see a lot of older pipe and tell you what we find before you decide on a repair.
Is my water hard?
Test your tap. The state's description of the city system mentions treatment for iron, manganese and radium, and does not give a hardness value.
How do you get across the river?
The Anoka-Champlin bridge on US 169 connects the two. We route around closures.