Wisconsin · population 6,416
Lead pipes in Elm Grove, WI
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elm Grove (population 6,416) gets its water from Marian Heights Subdivision. That system reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 111, with 106 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Marian Heights Subdivision'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 2.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 1.8%
Latest lead test for Marian Heights Subdivision (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.9 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 Marian Heights Subdivision.
Water systems serving Elm Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Heights SubdivisionMain system | 3 | 0 | 106 | 2.7% |
| Squires GroveAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Brookfield Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 485 | 0% |
| Wauwatosa WaterworksServes nearby areas | 8,665 | 0 | 653 | 56% |
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 Elm Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Marian Heights Subdivision'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
- Brookfield485 unknown
- Wauwatosa8,665 lead + galv. lines
- West Allis7,719 lead + galv. lines
- Butlerno lead reported
- New Berlinno lead reported
- Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- West Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfieldno lead reported
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Questions
Does Elm Grove, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Marian Heights Subdivision, which serves Elm Grove, reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 106 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elm Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elm Grove in Marian Heights Subdivision's service area (PWSID WI2680203). Squires Grove, Brookfield Water Utility, Wauwatosa Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elm Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Marian Heights Subdivision'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 Elm Grove 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 Marian Heights Subdivision whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.