Wisconsin · population 2,375
Lead pipes in Neillsville, WI
17 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Neillsville (population 2,375) gets its water from Neillsville Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,235, with 1,154 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Neillsville 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 5.2%
Latest lead test for Neillsville Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.2 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 Neillsville Waterworks.
Water systems serving Neillsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neillsville WaterworksMain system | 0 | 17 | 1,154 | 1.4% |
| Pine Island EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 29 | 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 Neillsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Neillsville 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
- Marshfield127 lead + galv. lines
- Black River Falls85 lead + galv. lines
- Colby3 lead + galv. lines
- Abbotsford507 unknown
- Nekoosa110 lead + galv. lines
- Blairno lead reported
- Port Edwards3 lead + galv. lines
- Wisconsin Rapids319 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Neillsville, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Neillsville Waterworks, which serves Neillsville, reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,154 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Neillsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Neillsville in Neillsville Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6100330). Pine Island Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Neillsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Neillsville 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 Neillsville 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 Neillsville Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.