Wisconsin · population 25,453
Lead pipes in De Pere, WI
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of De Pere (population 25,453) gets its water from De Pere Waterworks Sa 1. That system reported 1 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,651, with 879 more of unknown material.
0.6% of De Pere Waterworks Sa 1's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for De Pere Waterworks Sa 1 (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 0.7 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 De Pere Waterworks Sa 1.
Water systems serving De Pere
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere Waterworks Sa 1Main system | 1 | 48 | 879 | 0.6% |
| Ledgeview TN Sanitary Dist 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lawrence WaterworksAlso 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 De Pere
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on De Pere Waterworks Sa 1'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
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Questions
Does De Pere, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. De Pere Waterworks Sa 1, which serves De Pere, reported 1 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 879 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to De Pere?
EPA's service area maps place most of De Pere in De Pere Waterworks Sa 1's service area (PWSID WI4050453). Ledgeview TN Sanitary Dist 2, Lawrence Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my De Pere home has a lead service line?
Search your address on De Pere Waterworks Sa 1'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 De Pere 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 De Pere Waterworks Sa 1 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.