Wisconsin · population 14,381
Lead pipes in Glendale, WI
11 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glendale (population 14,381) gets its water from Glendale Waterworks. That system reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,457, with 59 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Glendale Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Glendale Waterworks (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 1.7 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 Glendale Waterworks.
Water systems serving Glendale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale WaterworksMain system | 11 | 0 | 59 | 0.2% |
| North Shore Water CommissionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Milwaukee WaterworksServes nearby areas | 65,331 | 0 | 26,341 | 41% |
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 Glendale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glendale 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
- Whitefish Bay2,436 lead + galv. lines
- Fox Point107 lead + galv. lines
- Shorewood2,246 lead + galv. lines
- River Hills107 lead + galv. lines
- Bayside107 lead + galv. lines
- Brown Deerno lead reported
- Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Wauwatosa8,665 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glendale, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Glendale Waterworks, which serves Glendale, reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glendale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glendale in Glendale Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2410168). North Shore Water Commission, Milwaukee Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glendale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.