Wisconsin · population 72,331
Lead pipes in Eau Claire, WI
101 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eau Claire (population 72,331) gets its water from Eau Claire Waterworks. That system reported 100 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,008, with 6,337 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Eau Claire 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Eau Claire Waterworks (Jan 2023–Jun 2023): 2 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 Eau Claire Waterworks.
Water systems serving Eau Claire
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire WaterworksMain system | 100 | 1 | 6,337 | 0.4% |
| Pine Edge MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 59 | 0 | 58% |
| Villa Diann MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Cozy MHP LLC FrontAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Bonnie Vale Park 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Bonnie Vale Park 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Cozy MHP LLC BackAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Altoona WaterworksServes nearby areas | 0 | 60 | 1,230 | 2.1% |
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 Eau Claire
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eau Claire 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
- Altoona60 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Hallie898 unknown
- Chippewa Fallsno lead reported
- Elk Mound49 unknown
- Bloomerno lead reported
- Menomonie124 lead + galv. lines
- Blairno lead reported
- Baldwin8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Eau Claire, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Eau Claire Waterworks, which serves Eau Claire, reported 100 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,337 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eau Claire?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eau Claire in Eau Claire Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6180230). Pine Edge MHP, Villa Diann MHP, Cozy MHP LLC Front, Bonnie Vale Park 1, Bonnie Vale Park 2, Cozy MHP LLC Back, Altoona Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Eau Claire home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.