Wisconsin · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Vilas County, WI
5 community water systems serving Vilas County reported 3 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 252 of unknown material. The most are in Eagle River Waterworks.
0.8% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Vilas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River WaterworksEagle River | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1.0% |
| Hiawatha MH Estates ClbhseArbor Vitae | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| Hiawatha MH Estates Old OfficeArbor Vitae | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
| Baltic Rentals LLCEagle River | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Evergreen EstatesArbor Vitae | 0 | 0 | 49 | 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 Vilas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Vilas County reported 3 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 252 of unknown material.
Which Vilas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Eagle River Waterworks (13).
How do I check my home in Vilas 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.