Wisconsin · population 4,147
Lead pipes in Mauston, WI
379 lines still unidentified
Most of Mauston (population 4,147) gets its water from Mauston Waterworks. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 379 of 1,569 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Mauston 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%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Mauston Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 0.9 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 Mauston Waterworks.
Water systems serving Mauston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston WaterworksMain system | 0 | 0 | 379 | 0% |
| Pearces Mobile Home EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 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 Mauston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mauston 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
- Adams762 unknown
- Wisconsin Dells70 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Deltonno lead reported
- West Baraboono lead reported
- Baraboo678 lead + galv. lines
- Nekoosa110 lead + galv. lines
- Prairie du Sac32 lead + galv. lines
- Port Edwards3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mauston, WI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Mauston Waterworks still lists 379 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mauston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mauston in Mauston Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7290129). Pearces Mobile Home Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mauston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mauston 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 Mauston 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 Mauston Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.