Wisconsin · population 8,971
Lead pipes in Rice Lake, WI
386 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rice Lake (population 8,971) gets its water from Rice Lake Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 386 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,523, with 707 more of unknown material.
11% of Rice Lake 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) 11%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Rice Lake Waterworks (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 Rice Lake Waterworks.
Water systems serving Rice Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake WaterworksMain system | 0 | 386 | 707 | 11% |
| Andersons Trailer CourtAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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 Rice Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rice Lake 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
- Spooner112 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomerno lead reported
- Ladysmith150 lead + galv. lines
- Hayward11 lead + galv. lines
- Chippewa Fallsno lead reported
- Menomonie124 lead + galv. lines
- Elk Mound49 unknown
- Lake Hallie898 unknown
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Questions
Does Rice Lake, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Rice Lake Waterworks, which serves Rice Lake, reported 0 lead and 386 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 707 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rice Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rice Lake in Rice Lake Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI6030138). Andersons Trailer Court also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rice Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.