The New Richmond water utility was established in 1892, the first well was dug in 1901 and abandoned in 1933. There are now 4 wells in operation. New Richmond's first water tower was destoyed by a tornado in 1899. There are now two water towers in operation.

Our water department has five employees and a meter reader that also works with the electric department. The water department is regulated by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

The Utilities' hardness of water is 14 graines per gallon/190 p.p.m. Other water facts:

• Flouride 1.1 p.p.m.
• Iron less than 1\10 p.p.m.
• Flow rate 1.5 million gallons per day
• Water pressure per square inch: Static 58 lbs. and Residual 55 lbs.
• Chlorine is added to the water during the summer months

Helpful Water Links

We have provided a couple helpful links to sites we think will be beneficial to you.

They are as follows:
Please click here for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Please click here for the Wisconsin Rural Water Assoication.