Wisconsin · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Barron County, WI
10 community water systems serving Barron County reported 1 lead and 546 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,876 of unknown material. The most are in Rice Lake Waterworks.
6.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.3%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Barron County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake WaterworksRice Lake | 0 | 386 | 707 | 11% |
| Barron Light & Water DeptBarron | 0 | 83 | 0 | 7.0% |
| Chetek WaterworksChetek | 1 | 66 | 83 | 6.3% |
| Almena WaterworksAlmena | 0 | 8 | 232 | 2.5% |
| Cumberland WaterworksCumberland | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.3% |
| Cameron WaterworksCameron | 0 | 0 | 761 | 0% |
| Andersons Trailer CourtRice Lake | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Country View Mobile Home CourtComstock | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Haugen WaterworksHaugen | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Turtle Lake WaterworksTurtle Lake | 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 Barron County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Barron County reported 1 lead and 546 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,876 of unknown material.
Which Barron County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rice Lake Waterworks (386), Barron Light & Water Dept (83), Chetek Waterworks (67).
How do I check my home in Barron 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.