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Water Heater Repair in Big Lake, MN

Big Lake has its own over-the-counter water heater permit application, and about half of homes here were built since 2000. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Big Lake at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Big Lake

city wells, 178 to 300 feet deep

Source: City of Big Lake

28.3 ppm

highest sodium reading, 2024 testing

Source: City of Big Lake

21%

of Big Lake homes heat with electricity

Source: US Census Bureau

2000

median year Big Lake homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau

Water

Seven wells

Big Lake's 2025 Drinking Water Report says the city's water comes from seven wells, 178 to 300 feet deep, drawing on the Mt. Simon aquifers. Fluoride averaged 0.73 ppm, and sodium ranged from 11.3 to 28.3 ppm in 2024 testing. The report notes that home water softening can raise sodium. In lead and copper testing, 90% of homes were under 1.21 ppb lead and 0.25 ppm copper. As of October 2025 the service line inventory listed 0 lead, 0 galvanized and 0 unknown lines out of 3,860.

Homes

Newer houses on gas and electric

Census estimates put the median Big Lake home at 2000, with about 50% built since then. About 86% are detached houses and about 13% of households rent. Gas heats about 77% of homes and electricity about 21%.

Permits and disposal

An over-the-counter water heater permit

Big Lake has a separate Water Heater-Water Softener Permit Application in its over-the-counter section, alongside furnace, roof and siding permits. Submit it by email or mail to the Building Permit Technician, or over the counter at City Hall, 160 Lake St N. Over-the-counter applications are processed in about one to two business days, and payment comes after approval. Call 763-263-2107.

The city, Big Lake Township and Orrock Township hold an annual Recycling Day run by Metro Appliance Recycling for appliances, electronics and tires. The 2026 event was May 16 at the Big Lake Township Maintenance Facility, 20150 166th Street, cash or check only. Questions go to Metro Appliance Recycling at 763-241-8787.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Big Lake homes

Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
Gas smell? Leave the house and call 911 from outside. Then call CenterPoint Energy, which Sherburne County lists for Big Lake's natural gas, at 800-245-2377.