Wisconsin · population 2,587
Lead pipes in Hayward, WI
11 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hayward (population 2,587) gets its water from Hayward Water Utility. That system reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,516, with 1,026 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Hayward Water Utility'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) 0.7%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 32%
Latest lead test for Hayward Water Utility (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 Hayward Water Utility.
Water systems serving Hayward
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Water UtilityMain system | 0 | 11 | 1,026 | 0.7% |
| S and J Wild River MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Tamarack Health Hayward Medical CenterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Hayward
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hayward Water Utility'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
- Spooner112 lead + galv. lines
- Rice Lake386 lead + galv. lines
- Ladysmith150 lead + galv. lines
- Superior4,610 lead + galv. lines
- Grantsburg21 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomerno lead reported
- Hurley48 lead + galv. lines
- Chippewa Fallsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hayward, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Hayward Water Utility, which serves Hayward, reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,026 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hayward?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hayward in Hayward Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI8580532). S and J Wild River MHP, Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hayward home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hayward Water Utility'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 Hayward 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 Hayward Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.