Wisconsin · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chippewa County, WI
9 community water systems serving Chippewa County reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,685 of unknown material. The most are in Cornell Waterworks.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Chippewa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell WaterworksCornell | 1 | 5 | 560 | 0.9% |
| New Auburn WaterworksNew Auburn | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.5% |
| Village of Lake Hallie WaterworksChippewa Falls | 0 | 0 | 898 | 0% |
| Stanley WaterworksStanley | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0% |
| Lafayette CourtChippewa Falls | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Duncan Prairie MHCBloomer | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Chippewa Falls WaterworksChippewa Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bloomer WaterworksBloomer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cadott WaterworksCadott | 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 Chippewa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chippewa County reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,685 of unknown material.
Which Chippewa County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cornell Waterworks (6), New Auburn Waterworks (1).
How do I check my home in Chippewa 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.