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Marshfield Utilities Annual Lead Notice

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 -- 10:51 AM

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In 2020 Marshfield Utilities found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes with lead services.

This is an annual notice to the public. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Please read this information closely to see what you can do to reduce lead in your drinking water.

Those who have a copper service or have had their service updated since 2020, have nothing to be concerned about. Customers can check if their home may be affected by visiting https://www.marshfieldutilities.org/about-us/lead-service-replacement-project.php.

Marshfield Utilities is concerned about the health of their residents because lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources.

It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. The greatest risk of lead exposure is to infants, young children, and pregnant women.

Scientists have linked the effects of lead on the brain with lowered IQ in children. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults.

Lead is stored in the bones and it can be released later in life. During pregnancy, the child receives lead from the mother’s bones, which may affect brain development. How can you reduce your exposure to lead in water?

Let the water run before using it for drinking or cooking. Use cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. Hot water absorbs more lead from pipes than cold water. Boiling water does not reduce lead levels and may actually increase them.

Test your water. The only way to know if lead has been reduced by letting it run is to check with a test. Treat your water or find an alternative source if a test shows your water has high levels of lead after you let the water run.

Get your child tested. Contact your local health department or doctor to find out how you can get your child tested for lead if you are concerned about exposure. For more information, call us at 715-898-2187, email us at [email protected], or visit our website at https://www.marshfieldutilities.org/pdf/Annual_Lead_Notice_MARSHFIED_PRESS_1-22.pdf.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.