Wisconsin · population 2,406
Lead pipes in Nekoosa, WI
110 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nekoosa (population 2,406) gets its water from Nekoosa Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 110 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,270, with 695 more of unknown material.
8.7% of Nekoosa Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.7%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Nekoosa Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): not detected 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 Nekoosa Waterworks.
Water systems serving Nekoosa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nekoosa WaterworksMain system | 0 | 110 | 695 | 8.7% |
| Rome Water UtilityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cedar JunctionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Port Edwards Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 99 | 0.4% |
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 Nekoosa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Nekoosa 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
- Port Edwards3 lead + galv. lines
- Wisconsin Rapids319 lead + galv. lines
- Ploverno lead reported
- Whiting36 unknown
- Stevens Point95 unknown
- Adams762 unknown
- Marshfield127 lead + galv. lines
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Nekoosa, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Nekoosa Waterworks, which serves Nekoosa, reported 0 lead and 110 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 695 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nekoosa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nekoosa in Nekoosa Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7720169). Rome Water Utility, Cedar Junction, Port Edwards Water Utility also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nekoosa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.