Wisconsin · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Burnett County, WI
4 community water systems serving Burnett County reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 751 of unknown material. The most are in Grantsburg Waterworks.
1.5% 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) 1.5%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Burnett County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantsburg WaterworksGrantsburg | 0 | 21 | 402 | 2.9% |
| Webster WaterworksWebster | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0% |
| Danbury Sanitary DistrictDanbury | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0% |
| Grantsburg Manufactured Home CommunityGrantsburg | 0 | 0 | 19 | 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 Burnett County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Burnett County reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 751 of unknown material.
Which Burnett County water systems have the most lead lines?
Grantsburg Waterworks (21).
How do I check my home in Burnett 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.