Minnesota · population 8,267
Lead pipes in Virginia, MN
68 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Virginia (population 8,267) gets its water from Virginia. That system reported 0 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,784, with 1,700 more of unknown material.
1.8% of Virginia'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Virginia (Jan 2026–Jun 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 Virginia.
Water systems serving Virginia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VirginiaMain system | 0 | 68 | 1,700 | 1.8% |
| Mountain IronServes nearby areas | 0 | 11 | 474 | 1.2% |
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 Virginia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Virginia'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
- Gilbert48 lead + galv. lines
- Eveleth84 lead + galv. lines
- Mountain Iron11 lead + galv. lines
- Aurora3 lead + galv. lines
- Chisholm801 lead + galv. lines
- Hermantownno lead reported
- Duluth5,633 lead + galv. lines
- Cloquet359 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Virginia, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Virginia, which serves Virginia, reported 0 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,700 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Virginia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Virginia in Virginia's service area (PWSID MN1690046). Mountain Iron also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Virginia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Virginia'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 Virginia 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 Virginia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.