To view a summary of the report, click here . Corrosive Water Education Corrosion is a common problem in Wisconsin's drinking water supplies. Corrosive water corrodes, or dissolves, materials that it contacts. Acid water or water that is low in minerals is more likely to be corrosive. Since most household plumbing contains copper pipes and lead solder, corrosive water can dissolve lead or copper into drinking water.
Corrosive water can also cause leaks in plumbing.
The Center, in cooperation with Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Area and many other county, municipal and industry partners, has produced educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about whether they have a corrosive water problem, and what actions they might be able to take. The document contains a flowchart to help you work through potential problems with lead, copper and corrosion, and to choose appropriate solutions. It also lists other references and includes a list of Wisconsin laboratories certified for lead and copper testing of water. Three day-long workshops to learn about groundwater and how to use a physical model of groundwater flow in the classroom are planned for January, 2001. This project is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.