Lead Pipe Map

Wisconsin · population 3,563

Lead pipes in Black River Falls, WI

85 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Black River Falls (population 3,563) gets its water from Black River Falls Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 85 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,435, with 79 more of unknown material.

5.9% of Black River Falls Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
85Galvanized, replace
79Unknown material
1,271Non-lead

Latest lead test for Black River Falls Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.3 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 Black River Falls Waterworks.

Water systems serving Black River Falls

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Black River Falls WaterworksMain system085795.9%
Brockway Sanitary Dist 1Also serves parts of the city0000%
Blue Spruce Mobile Home CommunityAlso serves parts of the city0060%

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 Black River Falls

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Black River Falls Waterworks's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBlack River Falls Waterworks details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Black River Falls, WI have lead pipes?

Yes. Black River Falls Waterworks, which serves Black River Falls, reported 0 lead and 85 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 79 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Black River Falls?

EPA's service area maps place most of Black River Falls in Black River Falls Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6270244). Brockway Sanitary Dist 1, Blue Spruce Mobile Home Community also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Black River Falls home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.