Wisconsin · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pierce County, WI
7 community water systems serving Pierce County reported 0 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,629 of unknown material. The most are in River Falls Waterworks.
1.3% 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Pierce County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls WaterworksRiver Falls | 0 | 95 | 624 | 1.7% |
| Prescott WaterworksPrescott | 0 | 22 | 385 | 1.4% |
| Spring Valley WaterworksSpring Valley | 0 | 5 | 57 | 0.9% |
| Elmwood WaterworksElmwood | 0 | 0 | 417 | 0% |
| Maiden Rock Water UtilityMaiden Rock | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| St Croix ImprovementsPrescott | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Ellsworth WaterworksEllsworth | 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 Pierce County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pierce County reported 0 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,629 of unknown material.
Which Pierce County water systems have the most lead lines?
River Falls Waterworks (95), Prescott Waterworks (22), Spring Valley Waterworks (5).
How do I check my home in Pierce 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.