Lead Pipe Map

Wisconsin · population 34,357

Lead pipes in Fitchburg, WI

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Fitchburg (population 34,357) gets its water from Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 166, with 89 more of unknown material.

1.2% of Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
2Galvanized, replace
89Unknown material
75Non-lead

Latest lead test for Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 5.2 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 Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South.

Water systems serving Fitchburg

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 SouthMain system02891.2%
Fitchburg Utility Dist 1Also serves parts of the city007340%
Danville Drive Service AreaAlso serves parts of the city0060%
Oakhill Correctional InstServes nearby areas00230%

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 Fitchburg

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapFitchburg Utility Dist 1 South details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Fitchburg, WI have lead pipes?

Yes. Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South, which serves Fitchburg, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 89 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Fitchburg?

EPA's service area maps place most of Fitchburg in Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South's service area (PWSID WI1131004). Fitchburg Utility Dist 1, Danville Drive Service Area, Oakhill Correctional Inst also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Fitchburg home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South'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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg Utility Dist 1 South whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.