Minnesota · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Itasca County, MN
12 community water systems serving Itasca County reported 25 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,221 of unknown material. The most are in Nashwauk.
1.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 39%
Water systems serving Itasca County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NashwaukItasca County | 6 | 24 | 59 | 5.4% |
| Grand RapidsItasca County | 0 | 23 | 2,400 | 0.7% |
| BoveyItasca County | 8 | 11 | 164 | 5.3% |
| KeewatinItasca County | 11 | 2 | 568 | 2.2% |
| CalumetItasca County | 0 | 8 | 131 | 3.7% |
| Deer RiverItasca County | 0 | 7 | 150 | 1.7% |
| BigforkItasca County | 0 | 6 | 32 | 3.1% |
| ColeraineItasca County | 0 | 5 | 428 | 0.9% |
| MarbleItasca County | 0 | 1 | 252 | 0.4% |
| Wagon Wheel Mobile Home ParkItasca County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| TaconiteItasca County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Cohasset Municipal Water SystemItasca County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Itasca County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Itasca County reported 25 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,221 of unknown material.
Which Itasca County water systems have the most lead lines?
Nashwauk (30), Grand Rapids (23), Bovey (19).
How do I check my home in Itasca County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.