Wisconsin · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Adams County, WI
6 community water systems serving Adams County reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 967 of unknown material. The most are in Friendship Waterworks.
0.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving Adams County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship WaterworksFriendship | 0 | 21 | 97 | 5.2% |
| Adams WaterworksAdams | 0 | 0 | 762 | 0% |
| Westwind EstatesFriendship | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0% |
| Camp Deep Lake LLCOxford | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Rome Water UtilityNekoosa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Federal Correctional InstitutionOxford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Adams County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Adams County reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 967 of unknown material.
Which Adams County water systems have the most lead lines?
Friendship Waterworks (21).
How do I check my home in Adams County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.