Minnesota · population 3,060
Lead pipes in Milaca, MN
98 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milaca (population 3,060) gets its water from Milaca. That system reported 0 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,022, with 846 more of unknown material.
9.6% of Milaca'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) 9.6%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 7.6%
Latest lead test for Milaca (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Milaca.
Water systems serving Milaca
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 Milaca
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Milaca'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
- Pierz55 lead + galv. lines
- Sauk Rapids199 lead + galv. lines
- St. Francisno lead reported
- Sartellno lead reported
- St. Cloud1,078 lead + galv. lines
- Nowthen39 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwaterno lead reported
- Oak Groveno lead reported
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Questions
Does Milaca, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Milaca, which serves Milaca, reported 0 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 846 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milaca?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milaca in Milaca's service area (PWSID MN1480002). Foreston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Milaca home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Milaca'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 Milaca 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 Milaca whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.