Wisconsin · population 2,551
Lead pipes in Dousman, WI
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dousman (population 2,551) gets its water from Dousman Water Utility. That system reported 1 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 711, with 165 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Dousman Water Utility'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) 2.4%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Dousman Water Utility (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.3 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 Dousman Water Utility.
Water systems serving Dousman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dousman Water UtilityMain system | 1 | 17 | 165 | 2.5% |
| Tremain Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0% |
| Lad LakeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Dousman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dousman 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
- Summit720 lead + galv. lines
- Delafield26 unknown
- North Prairie547 unknown
- Nashotah38 unknown
- Waukesha cityno lead reported
- Waukesha villageno lead reported
- Pewaukee village1 lead + galv. lines
- Pewaukee city118 unknown
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Questions
Does Dousman, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Dousman Water Utility, which serves Dousman, reported 1 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 165 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dousman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dousman in Dousman Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI2680197). Tremain Mobile Home Park, Lad Lake also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dousman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dousman 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 Dousman 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 Dousman Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.