Minnesota · population 3,415
Lead pipes in Eveleth, MN
84 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eveleth (population 3,415) gets its water from Eveleth. That system reported 10 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,705, with 1,615 more of unknown material.
4.9% of Eveleth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 0.4%
Latest lead test for Eveleth (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 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 Eveleth.
Water systems serving Eveleth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EvelethMain system | 10 | 74 | 1,615 | 4.9% |
| VirginiaServes nearby areas | 0 | 68 | 1,700 | 1.8% |
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 Eveleth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eveleth'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
- Virginia68 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbert48 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Iron11 lead + galv. lines
- Aurora3 lead + galv. lines
- Chisholm801 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
- Cloquet359 lead + galv. lines
- Duluth5,633 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Eveleth, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Eveleth, which serves Eveleth, reported 10 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,615 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eveleth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eveleth in Eveleth's service area (PWSID MN1690018). Virginia also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Eveleth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eveleth'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 Eveleth 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 Eveleth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.