Wisconsin · population 4,352
Lead pipes in Baldwin, WI
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Baldwin (population 4,352) gets its water from Baldwin Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,736, with 433 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Baldwin 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Baldwin Waterworks (Jul 2020–Oct 2020): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Baldwin Waterworks.
Water systems serving Baldwin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin WaterworksMain system | 0 | 8 | 433 | 0.5% |
| Hammond WaterworksServes nearby areas | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.4% |
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 Baldwin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Baldwin 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
- Hammond11 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson42 lead + galv. lines
- North Hudson42 lead + galv. lines
- Menomonie124 lead + galv. lines
- Prescott22 lead + galv. lines
- Elk Mound49 unknown
- Eau Claire101 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Baldwin, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Baldwin Waterworks, which serves Baldwin, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 433 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Baldwin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Baldwin in Baldwin Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6560119). Hammond Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Baldwin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.