Minnesota · population 1,944
Lead pipes in Mountain Lake, MN
44 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mountain Lake (population 1,944) gets its water from Mountain Lake. That system reported 21 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 873, with 385 more of unknown material.
5.0% of Mountain 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 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Mountain Lake (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Mountain Lake.
Water systems serving Mountain Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain LakeMain system | 21 | 23 | 385 | 5.0% |
| Red Rock Rural Water SystemServes 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 Mountain Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mountain 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 Mountain Lake, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Mountain Lake, which serves Mountain Lake, reported 21 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 385 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mountain Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mountain Lake in Mountain Lake's service area (PWSID MN1170003). Red Rock Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mountain Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mountain 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 Mountain 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 Mountain Lake whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.