Minnesota · population 5,953
Lead pipes in Chisago, MN
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chisago (population 5,953) gets its water from Chisago City. That system reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,522, with 853 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Chisago City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for Chisago City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Chisago City.
Water systems serving Chisago
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago CityMain system | 2 | 3 | 853 | 0.3% |
| WyomingServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Chisago
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chisago City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Lindstrom77 lead + galv. lines
- Shafer1 lead + galv. lines
- Centervilleno lead reported
- Lino Lakesno lead reported
- Dellwood6 lead + galv. lines
- Circle Pines28 unknown
- Blaine4,266 unknown
- Oak Groveno lead reported
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Questions
Does Chisago, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Chisago City, which serves Chisago, reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 853 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chisago?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chisago in Chisago City's service area (PWSID MN1130003). Wyoming also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chisago home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chisago City'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 Chisago 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 Chisago City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.