Minnesota · population 5,498
Lead pipes in International Falls, MN
51 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of International Falls (population 5,498) gets its water from International Falls. That system reported 48 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,739, with 2,506 more of unknown material.
1.9% of International Falls'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 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 6.6%
Latest lead test for International Falls (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 International Falls.
Water systems serving International Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International FallsMain system | 48 | 3 | 2,506 | 1.9% |
| RanierServes nearby areas | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0.5% |
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 International Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on International Falls'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
- Chisholm801 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Iron11 lead + galv. lines
- Virginia68 lead + galv. lines
- Eveleth84 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbert48 lead + galv. lines
- Aurora3 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
- Cloquet359 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does International Falls, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. International Falls, which serves International Falls, reported 48 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,506 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to International Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of International Falls in International Falls's service area (PWSID MN1360002). Ranier also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my International Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on International Falls'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 International Falls 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 International Falls whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.