Minnesota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mille Lacs County, MN
6 community water systems serving Mille Lacs County reported 0 lead and 110 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,138 of unknown material. The most are in Milaca.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Mille Lacs County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MilacaMille Lacs County | 0 | 98 | 846 | 9.6% |
| OnamiaMille Lacs County | 0 | 8 | 171 | 2.2% |
| IsleMille Lacs County | 0 | 2 | 90 | 0.4% |
| ForestonMille Lacs County | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1.5% |
| Mille Lacs Island ResortMille Lacs County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| PrincetonMille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mille Lacs County reported 0 lead and 110 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,138 of unknown material.
Which Mille Lacs County water systems have the most lead lines?
Milaca (98), Onamia (8), Isle (2).
How do I check my home in Mille Lacs 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.