Together we can pioneer a Lead free future.

The EquiFlow Lead-Free Program is an innovative partnership between the City of Wausau and Community Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to ensure Wausau residents have access to safe, lead-free drinking water by replacing up to 8,000 lead service lines by 2028.

Using the CBP3 delivery model established by the EPA, the EquiFlow Lead-Free program is focused on replacing lead services lines quickly and effectively while creating socioeconomic and community benefits, including maximizing local, small, and minority-business utilization.

When present, a lead service line can be the largest contributor of lead in drinking water. Unfortunately, replacing a lead service line can be very costly for homeowners!

Click the “schedule verification” link above to schedule your brief service line verification or contact us to learn more about the program.

Program Dashboard

622
Homes
registered for replacement in 2024
580
Homes
with service lines replaced to date
100
Percent
of replacements completed by target class contractors

Interactive Lead Service Line Map

Use the City of Wausau’s interactive map to see if your home is known to have a lead service line!

Click the link below to visit the City’s interactive map to search your address and determine if you have an identified lead water service line.

map image of lead service line inventory

If your home is listed as “unknown”, please schedule an inspection with an EquiFlow Specialist or complete the self-verification form to determine if you are eligible for replacement under the EquiFlow Lead-FreeProgram.

If your home is listed as “lead”, please contact us today.

map of census tracts

Work in Year 1 (2024) will take place in Census Tracts 6.01,6.02,5,7,8 within the City.

Beginning in Fall 2024, EquiFlow Program staff will begin contacting property owners with known lead water service lines to begin coordinating their replacement for the 2025 construction season.  

Testimonials

"The EquiFlow program is an important initiative for Wausau, delivering significant health and financial benefits to our community. By replacing lead service lines, we are ensuring safer drinking water for our residents, which directly impacts public health. Additionally, this program will lead to long-term cost savings for the City and its residents by reducing health-related expenses and increasing property values.

The collaboration with Community Infrastructure Partners has been vital in advancing this program, maximizing federal funding to reduce costs to residents, and together, we're creating a healthier and more economically stable future for Wausau."

"Being a first mover in this transformative approach demonstrates Wausau's commitment to the health and well-being of its residents, as well as its dedication to addressing one of the most critical water infrastructure challenges we face as a country."