Wisconsin · population 3,265
Lead pipes in Boscobel, WI
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Boscobel (population 3,265) gets its water from Boscobel Waterworks. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,322, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Boscobel 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Boscobel Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.1 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 Boscobel Waterworks.
Water systems serving Boscobel
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscobel WaterworksMain system | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Cozy Acres MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
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 Boscobel
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Boscobel 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
- Prairie du Chienno lead reported
- Platteville6 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Green766 unknown
- Hazel Greenno lead reported
- Mazomanieno lead reported
- Black Earthno lead reported
- Sauk195 lead + galv. lines
- Prairie du Sac32 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Boscobel, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Boscobel Waterworks, which serves Boscobel, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Boscobel?
EPA's service area maps place most of Boscobel in Boscobel Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI1220089). Cozy Acres MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Boscobel home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Boscobel 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 Boscobel 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 Boscobel Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.