Wisconsin · population 15,031
Lead pipes in Hudson, WI
42 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hudson (population 15,031) gets its water from Hudson Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,301, with 412 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Hudson 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Hudson Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 6.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Hudson Waterworks.
Water systems serving Hudson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson WaterworksMain system | 0 | 42 | 412 | 0.6% |
| Country Cove Court LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Hudson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hudson 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
- North Hudson42 lead + galv. lines
- Hammond11 lead + galv. lines
- Prescott22 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwin8 lead + galv. lines
- Menomonie124 lead + galv. lines
- Elk Mound49 unknown
- Grantsburg21 lead + galv. lines
- Rice Lake386 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hudson, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Hudson Waterworks, which serves Hudson, reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 412 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hudson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hudson in Hudson Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6560087). Country Cove Court LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hudson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.