Wisconsin · population 18,675
Lead pipes in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
319 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wisconsin Rapids (population 18,675) gets its water from Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm. That system reported 180 lead and 139 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,315, with 1,006 more of unknown material.
4.4% of Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 8.3 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 Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm.
Water systems serving Wisconsin Rapids
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting CommMain system | 180 | 139 | 1,006 | 4.4% |
| Hickory ShadeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 24 | 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 Wisconsin Rapids
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm'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
- Port Edwards3 lead + galv. lines
- Nekoosa110 lead + galv. lines
- Whiting36 unknown
- Ploverno lead reported
- Stevens Point95 unknown
- Marshfield127 lead + galv. lines
- Mosinee50 lead + galv. lines
- Adams762 unknown
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Questions
Does Wisconsin Rapids, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm, which serves Wisconsin Rapids, reported 180 lead and 139 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,006 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wisconsin Rapids?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wisconsin Rapids in Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm's service area (PWSID WI7720108). Hickory Shade also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wisconsin Rapids home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm'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 Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.