2024 Lead Service Line Inventory Reminder

Menomonie, Wisconsin, November 7, 2024—The City of Menomonie is sending out reminder letters to those residents who have not completed the Lead Service Line Inventory survey. Identifying the water service lines in the city is a requirement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Why do we want to know what kind of material is your water service line is made of?

 People living in homes with a lead or galvanized pipe previously connected to a lead service line have an increased risk of exposure to lead in their drinking water. Having this information on record allows us to provide resources for replacing lead service lines.

We’re committed to protecting the health of every household in our

community.

What do we need from your household?

• If you receive a reminder letter in the mail from the City of Menomonie, we need you to complete the survey by

December 20, 2024.

• If you are unsure how to complete the survey, please contact the Water Utility to request a visit.

What to do if you’re concerned about lead in your drinking water:

• Use your filter properly: A filter can reduce lead in water.
• Clean your aerator: Regularly remove and clean your faucet’s screen.
• Use cold water: Don’t use hot water from the tap for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula.
• Run your water: The longer water has been sitting in a pipe, the more lead it may contain.
• Have your water tested: Contact the Water Utility for information about how to have a certified lab test your water.

For more information on reducing lead exposure head to the EPA’s website.