Wisconsin · population 1,881
Lead pipes in Hammond, WI
11 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hammond (population 1,881) gets its water from Hammond Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 767, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Hammond 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Hammond Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): not detected 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 Hammond Waterworks.
Water systems serving Hammond
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond WaterworksMain system | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Baldwin WaterworksServes nearby areas | 0 | 8 | 433 | 0.5% |
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 Hammond
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hammond 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
- Baldwin8 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson42 lead + galv. lines
- North Hudson42 lead + galv. lines
- Prescott22 lead + galv. lines
- Menomonie124 lead + galv. lines
- Elk Mound49 unknown
- Bloomerno lead reported
- Eau Claire101 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hammond, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Hammond Waterworks, which serves Hammond, reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hammond?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hammond in Hammond Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6560121). Baldwin Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hammond home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hammond 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 Hammond 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 Hammond Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.