Minnesota · population 4,667
Lead pipes in Chisholm, MN
801 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chisholm (population 4,667) gets its water from Chisholm. That system reported 322 lead and 479 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,229, with 58 more of unknown material.
36% of Chisholm's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 14%
- Galvanized (replace) 21%
- Unknown 2.6%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Chisholm (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4 ppb 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 Chisholm.
Water systems serving Chisholm
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChisholmMain system | 322 | 479 | 58 | 36% |
| HibbingServes nearby areas | 152 | 40 | 3,875 | 3.3% |
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 Chisholm
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chisholm'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
- Mountain Iron11 lead + galv. lines
- Eveleth84 lead + galv. lines
- Virginia68 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbert48 lead + galv. lines
- Aurora3 lead + galv. lines
- Cloquet359 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
- Proctor26 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chisholm, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Chisholm, which serves Chisholm, reported 322 lead and 479 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 58 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chisholm?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chisholm in Chisholm's service area (PWSID MN1690007). Hibbing also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chisholm home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chisholm'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 Chisholm 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 Chisholm whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.