Lead Pipe Map

Minnesota · population 2,847

Lead pipes in Mountain Iron, MN

11 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Mountain Iron (population 2,847) gets its water from Mountain Iron. That system reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 927, with 474 more of unknown material.

1.2% of Mountain Iron's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
11Galvanized, replace
474Unknown material
442Non-lead

Latest lead test for Mountain Iron (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 Mountain Iron.

Water systems serving Mountain Iron

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Mountain IronMain system0114741.2%
VirginiaServes nearby areas0681,7001.8%

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 Mountain Iron

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mountain Iron's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Mountain Iron, MN have lead pipes?

Yes. Mountain Iron, which serves Mountain Iron, reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 474 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Mountain Iron?

EPA's service area maps place most of Mountain Iron in Mountain Iron's service area (PWSID MN1690035). Virginia also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Mountain Iron home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Mountain Iron'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 Mountain Iron 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 Mountain Iron whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.