Wisconsin · population 5,819
Lead pipes in Evansville, WI
365 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Evansville (population 5,819) gets its water from Evansville Waterworks. That system reported 214 lead and 151 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,352, with 724 more of unknown material.
16% of Evansville Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 9.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.4%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for Evansville Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 6.3 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 Evansville Waterworks.
Water systems serving Evansville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville WaterworksMain system | 214 | 151 | 724 | 16% |
| Midway Village Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Birchwood Trailer CourtAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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 Evansville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Evansville 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
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Questions
Does Evansville, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Evansville Waterworks, which serves Evansville, reported 214 lead and 151 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 724 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Evansville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Evansville in Evansville Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI1540047). Midway Village Mobile Home Park, Birchwood Trailer Court also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Evansville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Evansville 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 Evansville 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 Evansville Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.