Wisconsin · population 9,302
Lead pipes in Altoona, WI
60 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Altoona (population 9,302) gets its water from Altoona Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,920, with 1,230 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Altoona 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) 2.1%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Altoona Waterworks (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 1 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 Altoona Waterworks.
Water systems serving Altoona
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona WaterworksMain system | 0 | 60 | 1,230 | 2.1% |
| Hillcrest Estates MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 378 | 0% |
| Eau Claire WaterworksServes nearby areas | 100 | 1 | 6,337 | 0.4% |
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 Altoona
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Altoona 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
- Eau Claire101 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Hallie898 unknown
- Chippewa Fallsno lead reported
- Elk Mound49 unknown
- Bloomerno lead reported
- Menomonie124 lead + galv. lines
- Blairno lead reported
- Neillsville17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Altoona, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Altoona Waterworks, which serves Altoona, reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,230 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Altoona?
EPA's service area maps place most of Altoona in Altoona Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6180280). Hillcrest Estates MHP, Eau Claire Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Altoona home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Altoona 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 Altoona 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 Altoona Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.