Wisconsin · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Buffalo County, WI
4 community water systems serving Buffalo County reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,387 of unknown material. The most are in Cochrane Waterworks.
3.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.3%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 19%
Water systems serving Buffalo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochrane WaterworksCochrane | 0 | 31 | 186 | 14% |
| Mondovi WaterworksMondovi | 0 | 25 | 918 | 2.0% |
| Alma WaterworksAlma | 0 | 4 | 246 | 1.5% |
| Fountain Bluffs MHP LLCFountain City | 0 | 0 | 37 | 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 Buffalo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Buffalo County reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,387 of unknown material.
Which Buffalo County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cochrane Waterworks (31), Mondovi Waterworks (25), Alma Waterworks (4).
How do I check my home in Buffalo 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.