Wisconsin · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sawyer County, WI
5 community water systems serving Sawyer County reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,398 of unknown material. The most are in Hayward Water Utility.
1.0% 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) 1.0%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Sawyer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Water UtilityHayward | 0 | 11 | 1,026 | 0.7% |
| Winter WaterworksWinter | 0 | 9 | 191 | 4.2% |
| Stone Lake Sanitary DistrictStone Lake | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| S and J Wild River MHPHayward | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Tamarack Health Hayward Medical CenterHayward | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Sawyer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sawyer County reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,398 of unknown material.
Which Sawyer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hayward Water Utility (11), Winter Waterworks (9).
How do I check my home in Sawyer 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.