Wisconsin · population 2,291
Lead pipes in Schofield, WI
458 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Schofield (population 2,291) gets its water from Schofield Waterworks. That system reported 458 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 930, with 0 more of unknown material.
49% of Schofield Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 49%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Schofield 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 Schofield Waterworks.
Water systems serving Schofield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schofield WaterworksMain system | 458 | 0 | 0 | 49% |
| Weston Municipal UtilitiesServes 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 Schofield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Schofield 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
- Rothschild28 lead + galv. lines
- Rib Mountainno lead reported
- Wausau3,580 lead + galv. lines
- Westonno lead reported
- Kronenwetter2 unknown
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
- Marathon51 unknown
- Merrill127 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Schofield, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Schofield Waterworks, which serves Schofield, reported 458 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Schofield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Schofield in Schofield Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI7370162). Weston Municipal Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Schofield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Schofield 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 Schofield 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 Schofield Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.