Wisconsin · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Croix County, WI
11 community water systems serving St. Croix County reported 6 lead and 248 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,203 of unknown material. The most are in New Richmond Waterworks.
1.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving St. Croix County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond WaterworksNew Richmond | 3 | 175 | 183 | 4.4% |
| Hudson WaterworksHudson | 0 | 42 | 412 | 0.6% |
| Hammond WaterworksHammond | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Baldwin WaterworksBaldwin | 0 | 8 | 433 | 0.5% |
| Glenwood City WaterworksGlenwood City | 0 | 7 | 294 | 1.6% |
| Roberts WaterworksRoberts | 3 | 0 | 687 | 0.4% |
| Somerset WaterworksSomerset | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Woodville WaterworksWoodville | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.3% |
| Wilson WaterworksWilson | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Houlton MHP LLCHoulton | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Country Cove Court LLCHudson | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 St. Croix County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Croix County reported 6 lead and 248 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,203 of unknown material.
Which St. Croix County water systems have the most lead lines?
New Richmond Waterworks (178), Hudson Waterworks (42), Hammond Waterworks (11).
How do I check my home in St. Croix 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.