Wisconsin · population 3,187
Lead pipes in Ladysmith, WI
150 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ladysmith (population 3,187) gets its water from Ladysmith Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 150 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,819, with 591 more of unknown material.
8.2% of Ladysmith Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.2%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Ladysmith Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.5 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 Ladysmith Waterworks.
Water systems serving Ladysmith
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith WaterworksMain system | 0 | 150 | 591 | 8.2% |
| Willow Lane EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Ladysmith
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ladysmith 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
- Bloomerno lead reported
- Rice Lake386 lead + galv. lines
- Chippewa Fallsno lead reported
- Hayward11 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Hallie898 unknown
- Spooner112 lead + galv. lines
- Eau Claire101 lead + galv. lines
- Altoona60 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ladysmith, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Ladysmith Waterworks, which serves Ladysmith, reported 0 lead and 150 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 591 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ladysmith?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ladysmith in Ladysmith Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI8550131). Willow Lane Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ladysmith home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.