Wisconsin · population 1,759
Lead pipes in Port Edwards, WI
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Port Edwards (population 1,759) gets its water from Port Edwards Water Utility. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 729, with 99 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Port Edwards Water Utility'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) 0.4%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Port Edwards Water Utility (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.6 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 Port Edwards Water Utility.
Water systems serving Port Edwards
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Edwards Water UtilityMain system | 0 | 3 | 99 | 0.4% |
| Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting CommServes nearby areas | 180 | 139 | 1,006 | 4.4% |
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 Port Edwards
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Port Edwards Water Utility'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
- Wisconsin Rapids319 lead + galv. lines
- Nekoosa110 lead + galv. lines
- Whiting36 unknown
- Ploverno lead reported
- Stevens Point95 unknown
- Marshfield127 lead + galv. lines
- Adams762 unknown
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Port Edwards, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Port Edwards Water Utility, which serves Port Edwards, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 99 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Port Edwards?
EPA's service area maps place most of Port Edwards in Port Edwards Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI7720113). Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Port Edwards home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Port Edwards Water Utility'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 Port Edwards 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 Port Edwards Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.