Wisconsin · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Eau Claire County, WI
11 community water systems serving Eau Claire County reported 100 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,245 of unknown material. The most are in Eau Claire Waterworks.
0.8% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Eau Claire County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire WaterworksEau Claire | 100 | 1 | 6,337 | 0.4% |
| Altoona WaterworksAltoona | 0 | 60 | 1,230 | 2.1% |
| Pine Edge MHPEau Claire | 0 | 59 | 0 | 58% |
| Augusta WaterworksAugusta | 0 | 2 | 47 | 0.3% |
| Hillcrest Estates MHPAltoona | 0 | 0 | 378 | 0% |
| Villa Diann MHPEau Claire | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Cozy MHP LLC FrontEau Claire | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Bonnie Vale Park 1Eau Claire | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Cozy MHP LLC BackEau Claire | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Bonnie Vale Park 2Eau Claire | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Fall Creek WaterworksFall Creek | 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 Eau Claire County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Eau Claire County reported 100 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,245 of unknown material.
Which Eau Claire County water systems have the most lead lines?
Eau Claire Waterworks (101), Altoona Waterworks (60), Pine Edge MHP (59).
How do I check my home in Eau Claire 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.