Minnesota · 25 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Louis County, MN
25 community water systems serving St. Louis County reported 5,897 lead and 1,069 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,038 of unknown material. The most are in Duluth.
13% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving St. Louis County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuluthSt. Louis County | 5,382 | 251 | 2,609 | 20% |
| ChisholmSt. Louis County | 322 | 479 | 58 | 36% |
| HibbingSt. Louis County | 152 | 40 | 3,875 | 3.3% |
| EvelethSt. Louis County | 10 | 74 | 1,615 | 4.9% |
| VirginiaSt. Louis County | 0 | 68 | 1,700 | 1.8% |
| GilbertSt. Louis County | 3 | 45 | 154 | 5.5% |
| BiwabikSt. Louis County | 23 | 11 | 350 | 5.0% |
| ProctorSt. Louis County | 3 | 23 | 932 | 2.1% |
| ElySt. Louis County | 0 | 26 | 650 | 1.3% |
| FloodwoodSt. Louis County | 0 | 12 | 270 | 3.7% |
| Mountain IronSt. Louis County | 0 | 11 | 474 | 1.2% |
| Hoyt LakesSt. Louis County | 0 | 6 | 948 | 0.6% |
| BreitungSt. Louis County | 1 | 5 | 45 | 2.3% |
| CookSt. Louis County | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2.0% |
| Rice LakeSt. Louis County | 1 | 4 | 101 | 1.2% |
| AuroraSt. Louis County | 0 | 3 | 491 | 0.4% |
| BuhlSt. Louis County | 0 | 2 | 256 | 0.4% |
| White TownshipSt. Louis County | 0 | 1 | 75 | 0.8% |
| KinneySt. Louis County | 0 | 1 | 58 | 1.4% |
| McKinleySt. Louis County | 0 | 1 | 58 | 1.7% |
| TowerSt. Louis County | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0% |
| OrrSt. Louis County | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| WintonSt. Louis County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| HermantownSt. Louis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BabbittSt. Louis 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 St. Louis County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Louis County reported 5,897 lead and 1,069 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,038 of unknown material.
Which St. Louis County water systems have the most lead lines?
Duluth (5,633), Chisholm (801), Hibbing (192).
How do I check my home in St. Louis 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.