Lead Pipe Map

Minnesota · population 75,172

Lead pipes in Blaine, MN

4,266 lines still unidentified

Most of Blaine (population 75,172) gets its water from Blaine. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,266 of 22,294 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Blaine's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
4,266Unknown material
18,028Non-lead

Latest lead test for Blaine (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Blaine.

Water systems serving Blaine

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
BlaineMain system004,2660%
LexingtonServes nearby areas0000%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Blaine

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Blaine's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBlaine details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Blaine, MN have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Blaine still lists 4,266 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Blaine?

EPA's service area maps place most of Blaine in Blaine's service area (PWSID MN1020006). Lexington also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Blaine home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Blaine's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Blaine be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Blaine whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.