Wisconsin · population 2,903
Lead pipes in Genoa, WI
199 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Genoa (population 2,903) gets its water from Genoa City Waterworks. That system reported 164 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,110, with 0 more of unknown material.
18% of Genoa City 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 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Genoa City Waterworks (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 4.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 14 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 5 health-based for Genoa City Waterworks.
Water systems serving Genoa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa City WaterworksMain system | 164 | 35 | 0 | 18% |
| Edgewood Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 39 | 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 Genoa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Genoa City 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
Nearby cities
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Twin Lakes122 unknown
- Lake Geneva424 lead + galv. lines
- Salem Lakes3 unknown
- Paddock Lake3 unknown
- Burlington498 lead + galv. lines
- Williams Bay7 lead + galv. lines
- Fontana-on-Geneva Lake1,085 unknown
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Questions
Does Genoa, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Genoa City Waterworks, which serves Genoa, reported 164 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Genoa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Genoa in Genoa City Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2650058). Edgewood Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Genoa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Genoa City 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 Genoa 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 Genoa City Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.