Wisconsin · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Vernon County, WI
9 community water systems serving Vernon County reported 7 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 717 of unknown material. The most are in Viroqua Waterworks.
2.3% 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) 2.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Vernon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua WaterworksViroqua | 0 | 75 | 146 | 3.8% |
| Viola WaterworksViola | 7 | 24 | 0 | 9.7% |
| Ontario WaterworksOntario | 0 | 14 | 238 | 4.5% |
| Readstown WaterworksReadstown | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.6% |
| Stoddard WaterworksStoddard | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0% |
| Coon Valley WaterworksCoon Valley | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Edgewood Mobile Home ParkGenoa | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Westby WaterworksWestby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hillsboro WaterworksHillsboro | 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 Vernon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Vernon County reported 7 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 717 of unknown material.
Which Vernon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Viroqua Waterworks (75), Viola Waterworks (31), Ontario Waterworks (14).
How do I check my home in Vernon 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.