Wisconsin · population 9,445
Lead pipes in Merrill, WI
127 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Merrill (population 9,445) gets its water from Merrill Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,968, with 2,034 more of unknown material.
3.2% of Merrill Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for Merrill Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 0.3 ppb 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 Merrill Waterworks.
Water systems serving Merrill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill WaterworksMain system | 0 | 127 | 2,034 | 3.2% |
| Little FloridaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0% |
| Deer Run Mobile Home CommunityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 27 | 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 Merrill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Merrill 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
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Marathon51 unknown
- Schofield458 lead + galv. lines
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
- Westonno lead reported
- Rothschild28 lead + galv. lines
- Kronenwetter2 unknown
- Antigo594 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Merrill, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Merrill Waterworks, which serves Merrill, reported 0 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,034 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Merrill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Merrill in Merrill Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7350123). Little Florida, Deer Run Mobile Home Community also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Merrill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Merrill 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 Merrill 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 Merrill Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.