Wisconsin · population 5,629
Lead pipes in Rothschild, WI
28 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rothschild (population 5,629) gets its water from Rothschild Waterworks. That system reported 14 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,329, with 862 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Rothschild 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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 33%
Latest lead test for Rothschild Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 7.3 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 Rothschild Waterworks.
Water systems serving Rothschild
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothschild WaterworksMain system | 14 | 14 | 862 | 2.1% |
| Rib Mountain Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Rothschild
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rothschild 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
- Schofield458 lead + galv. lines
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
- Westonno lead reported
- Kronenwetter2 unknown
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
- Marathon51 unknown
- Merrill127 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rothschild, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Rothschild Waterworks, which serves Rothschild, reported 14 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 862 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rothschild?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rothschild in Rothschild Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7370161). Rib Mountain Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rothschild home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rothschild 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 Rothschild 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 Rothschild Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.