Wisconsin · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Price County, WI
2 community water systems serving Price County reported 1 lead and 203 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 448 of unknown material. The most are in Phillips Waterworks.
9.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.5%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Price County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips WaterworksPhillips | 0 | 111 | 62 | 12% |
| Park Falls WaterworksPark Falls | 1 | 92 | 386 | 7.9% |
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 Price County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Price County reported 1 lead and 203 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 448 of unknown material.
Which Price County water systems have the most lead lines?
Phillips Waterworks (111), Park Falls Waterworks (93).
How do I check my home in Price 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.