Minnesota · population 12,475
Lead pipes in Cloquet, MN
359 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cloquet (population 12,475) gets its water from Cloquet. That system reported 0 lead and 359 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,655, with 1,880 more of unknown material.
9.8% of Cloquet'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.8%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Cloquet (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 Cloquet.
Water systems serving Cloquet
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CloquetMain system | 0 | 359 | 1,880 | 9.8% |
| ScanlonServes nearby areas | 3 | 5 | 319 | 1.9% |
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 Cloquet
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cloquet'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
- Proctor26 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
- Duluth5,633 lead + galv. lines
- Moose Lake31 lead + galv. lines
- Sandstone4 lead + galv. lines
- Eveleth84 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbert48 lead + galv. lines
- Virginia68 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cloquet, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Cloquet, which serves Cloquet, reported 0 lead and 359 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,880 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cloquet?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cloquet in Cloquet's service area (PWSID MN1090005). Scanlon also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cloquet home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cloquet'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 Cloquet 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 Cloquet whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.