Minnesota · population 3,003
Lead pipes in Moose Lake, MN
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Moose Lake (population 3,003) gets its water from Moose Lake. That system reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 611, with 507 more of unknown material.
5.1% of Moose Lake'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Moose Lake (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5 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 Moose Lake.
Water systems serving Moose Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose LakeMain system | 0 | 31 | 507 | 5.1% |
| MN Correctional Facility - Moose LakeServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Moose Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Moose Lake'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
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Questions
Does Moose Lake, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Moose Lake, which serves Moose Lake, reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 507 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moose Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moose Lake in Moose Lake's service area (PWSID MN1090009). MN Correctional Facility - Moose Lake also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moose Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Moose Lake'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 Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.