Wisconsin · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wood County, WI
7 community water systems serving Wood County reported 293 lead and 266 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,902 of unknown material. The most are in Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm.
3.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Wood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting CommWisconsin Rapids | 180 | 139 | 1,006 | 4.4% |
| Marshfield UtilitiesMarshfield | 113 | 14 | 1,032 | 1.7% |
| Nekoosa WaterworksNekoosa | 0 | 110 | 695 | 8.7% |
| Port Edwards Water UtilityPort Edwards | 0 | 3 | 99 | 0.4% |
| Hickory ShadeWisconsin Rapids | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Cedar JunctionNekoosa | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Prairie Meadow Estates 1Auburndale | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Wood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wood County reported 293 lead and 266 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,902 of unknown material.
Which Wood County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm (319), Marshfield Utilities (127), Nekoosa Waterworks (110).
How do I check my home in Wood 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.