Wisconsin · population 8,286
Lead pipes in Rhinelander, WI
99 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rhinelander (population 8,286) gets its water from Rhinelander Water & Wastewater. That system reported 0 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,806, with 2,222 more of unknown material.
2.6% of Rhinelander Water & Wastewater'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) 2.6%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Rhinelander Water & Wastewater (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1 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 Rhinelander Water & Wastewater.
Water systems serving Rhinelander
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander Water & WastewaterMain system | 0 | 99 | 2,222 | 2.6% |
| Fishermans Paradise MHPAlso 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 Rhinelander
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rhinelander Water & Wastewater'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
- Eagle River13 lead + galv. lines
- Merrill127 lead + galv. lines
- Antigo594 lead + galv. lines
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Schofield458 lead + galv. lines
- Westonno lead reported
- Marathon51 unknown
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
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Questions
Does Rhinelander, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Rhinelander Water & Wastewater, which serves Rhinelander, reported 0 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,222 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rhinelander?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rhinelander in Rhinelander Water & Wastewater's service area (PWSID WI7440126). Fishermans Paradise MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rhinelander home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rhinelander Water & Wastewater'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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander Water & Wastewater whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.