Wisconsin · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Columbia County, WI
19 community water systems serving Columbia County reported 211 lead and 337 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,730 of unknown material. The most are in Columbus Utilities.
3.7% 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Columbia County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus UtilitiesColumbus | 151 | 19 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Lodi WaterworksLodi | 53 | 44 | 339 | 8.0% |
| Portage WaterworksPortage | 0 | 86 | 1,656 | 2.5% |
| Cambria WaterworksCambria | 0 | 72 | 118 | 19% |
| Wisconsin Dells WaterworksWisconsin Dells | 0 | 70 | 1,347 | 4.4% |
| Randolph Water DeptRandolph | 4 | 26 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Pardeeville WaterworksPardeeville | 3 | 20 | 735 | 2.3% |
| Crystal Lake RV Resort LLCLodi | 0 | 0 | 297 | 0% |
| Arlington WaterworksArlington | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Pine Vista MHP 1Prairie Du Sac | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Dells EstatesWisconsin Dells | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Harmony Mobile ManorLodi | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Inch Heights LLCPoynette | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Capital Hill Mobile Home ParkPoynette | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Wisconsin Academy Main CampusColumbus | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Poynette WaterworksPoynette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harmony Grove San DistLodi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fall River WaterworksFall River | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rio WaterworksRio | 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 Columbia County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Columbia County reported 211 lead and 337 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,730 of unknown material.
Which Columbia County water systems have the most lead lines?
Columbus Utilities (170), Lodi Waterworks (97), Portage Waterworks (86).
How do I check my home in Columbia 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.