Wisconsin · population 75,344
Lead pipes in Appleton, WI
731 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Appleton (population 75,344) gets its water from Appleton Waterworks. That system reported 4 lead and 727 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 28,818, with 377 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Appleton Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Appleton Waterworks (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Appleton Waterworks.
Water systems serving Appleton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton WaterworksMain system | 4 | 727 | 377 | 2.5% |
| Darboy Sanitary Dist 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Chute TN San Dist 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Appleton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Appleton Waterworks's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Kimberly217 lead + galv. lines
- Little Chute363 lead + galv. lines
- Combined Locksno lead reported
- Menasha12 unknown
- Fox Crossingno lead reported
- Kaukauna237 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisonno lead reported
- Greenvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Appleton, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Appleton Waterworks, which serves Appleton, reported 4 lead and 727 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 377 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Appleton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Appleton in Appleton Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI4450333). Darboy Sanitary Dist 1, Grand Chute TN San Dist 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Appleton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Appleton Waterworks's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Appleton be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Appleton Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.