City of Wausau releases its 2025 lead service line schedule [Video]

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The first year of lead water service line replacements is complete in Wausau.

In 2024, the goal was to replace a minimum of 553 lead water service lines, and the program exceeded the goal, replacing 602. In 2025, work will take place in Census Tracts 601, 602, 400, 500, 700, and 800.

View the graphic below for specific roads and neighborhoods where work will be completed in 2025.

Water service lines provide the water from the water main in the street to the interior plumbing of homes and businesses. The City owns the water service line from the water main in the street to the curb stop. The property owner is responsible for the private side of the service line from the curb stop valve to the water meter in the home.

Currently, property owners who are known to have lead service lines or have not had the material of their service …