Wisconsin · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rusk County, WI
6 community water systems serving Rusk County reported 0 lead and 154 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 822 of unknown material. The most are in Ladysmith Waterworks.
6.0% 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Rusk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith WaterworksLadysmith | 0 | 150 | 591 | 8.2% |
| Hawkins WaterworksHawkins | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Weyerhaeuser WaterworksWeyerhauser | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| Glen Flora WaterworksGlen Flora | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Bruce WaterworksBruce | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Willow Lane EstatesLadysmith | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Rusk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rusk County reported 0 lead and 154 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 822 of unknown material.
Which Rusk County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ladysmith Waterworks (150), Hawkins Waterworks (4).
How do I check my home in Rusk 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.