Wisconsin · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clark County, WI
9 community water systems serving Clark County reported 192 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,738 of unknown material. The most are in Thorp Waterworks.
5.5% 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 4.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Clark County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp WaterworksThorp | 192 | 4 | 156 | 22% |
| Neillsville WaterworksNeillsville | 0 | 17 | 1,154 | 1.4% |
| Owen WaterworksOwen | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1.6% |
| Dorchester WaterworksDorchester | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0% |
| Greenwood WaterworksGreenwood | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Pine Island EstatesNeillsville | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Village Acres Mobile Home CT LLCUnity | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Clark County Rehabilitation & Living CenterOwen | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Loyal WaterworksLoyal | 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 Clark County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clark County reported 192 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,738 of unknown material.
Which Clark County water systems have the most lead lines?
Thorp Waterworks (196), Neillsville Waterworks (17), Owen Waterworks (7).
How do I check my home in Clark 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.