Wisconsin · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washburn County, WI
4 community water systems serving Washburn County reported 0 lead and 189 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 716 of unknown material. The most are in Spooner Waterworks.
8.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.1%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Washburn County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner WaterworksSpooner | 0 | 112 | 520 | 8.4% |
| Shell Lake WaterworksShell Lake | 0 | 77 | 165 | 12% |
| Buliks Mobile Home ParkSpooner | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Minong WaterworksMinong | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Washburn County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washburn County reported 0 lead and 189 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 716 of unknown material.
Which Washburn County water systems have the most lead lines?
Spooner Waterworks (112), Shell Lake Waterworks (77).
How do I check my home in Washburn 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.