Wisconsin · population 10,939
Lead pipes in Burlington, WI
498 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burlington (population 10,939) gets its water from Burlington Waterworks. That system reported 498 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,740, with 0 more of unknown material.
13% of Burlington Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Burlington Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 15 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 Burlington Waterworks.
Water systems serving Burlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington WaterworksMain system | 498 | 0 | 0 | 13% |
| Country Estates Sanitary District Town of Lyons 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 208 | 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 Burlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Burlington 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
- Rochester40 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Geneva424 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Paddock Lake3 unknown
- Twin Lakes122 unknown
- Union Grove12 lead + galv. lines
- Salem Lakes3 unknown
- Genoa199 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Burlington, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Burlington Waterworks, which serves Burlington, reported 498 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burlington in Burlington Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2520177). Country Estates Sanitary District Town of Lyons 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.