Wisconsin · population 41,268
Lead pipes in Brookfield, WI
485 lines still unidentified
Most of Brookfield (population 41,268) gets its water from Brookfield Water Utility. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 485 of 13,817 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Brookfield Water Utility's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 3.5%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Brookfield Water Utility (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Brookfield Water Utility.
Water systems serving Brookfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Water UtilityMain system | 0 | 0 | 485 | 0% |
| Town of Brookfield San Dist 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Brookfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brookfield Water Utility'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
- Elm Grove3 lead + galv. lines
- Butlerno lead reported
- Wauwatosa8,665 lead + galv. lines
- West Allis7,719 lead + galv. lines
- Pewaukee city118 unknown
- New Berlinno lead reported
- Menomonee Falls4 lead + galv. lines
- Lannon4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brookfield, WI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Brookfield Water Utility still lists 485 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brookfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brookfield in Brookfield Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI2680253). Town of Brookfield San Dist 4 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brookfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brookfield Water Utility'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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.