Wisconsin · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Trempealeau County, WI
9 community water systems serving Trempealeau County reported 3 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,798 of unknown material. The most are in Galesville Waterworks.
1.6% 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Trempealeau County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesville WaterworksGalesville | 0 | 44 | 70 | 7.0% |
| Independence WaterworksIndependence | 0 | 30 | 180 | 4.7% |
| Whitehall WaterworksWhitehall | 0 | 20 | 269 | 3.0% |
| Arcadia WaterworksArcadia | 0 | 9 | 579 | 0.7% |
| Osseo WaterworksOsseo | 3 | 1 | 412 | 0.4% |
| Eleva WaterworksEleva | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0% |
| Trempealeau WaterworksTrempealeau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blair WaterworksBlair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Strum WaterworksStrum | 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 Trempealeau County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Trempealeau County reported 3 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,798 of unknown material.
Which Trempealeau County water systems have the most lead lines?
Galesville Waterworks (44), Independence Waterworks (30), Whitehall Waterworks (20).
How do I check my home in Trempealeau 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.