Wisconsin · population 2,423
Lead pipes in Abbotsford, WI
507 lines still unidentified
Most of Abbotsford (population 2,423) gets its water from Abbotsford Waterworks. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 507 of 875 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Abbotsford Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for Abbotsford Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 3.5 ppb 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 Abbotsford Waterworks.
Water systems serving Abbotsford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford WaterworksMain system | 0 | 0 | 507 | 0% |
| Colby WaterworksServes nearby areas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
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 Abbotsford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Abbotsford Waterworks'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
- Colby3 lead + galv. lines
- Marshfield127 lead + galv. lines
- Marathon51 unknown
- Neillsville17 lead + galv. lines
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Schofield458 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Abbotsford, WI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Abbotsford Waterworks still lists 507 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Abbotsford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Abbotsford in Abbotsford Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7370148). Colby Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Abbotsford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Abbotsford Waterworks'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 Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.