Wisconsin · population 106,311
Lead pipes in Green Bay, WI
72 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Green Bay (population 106,311) gets its water from Green Bay Waterworks. That system reported 4 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 34,412, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Green Bay 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Green Bay Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Green Bay Waterworks.
Water systems serving Green Bay
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay WaterworksMain system | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Allouez WaterworksAlso serves parts of the city | 61 | 8 | 1,758 | 1.3% |
| Howard WaterworksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3,908 | 0% |
| Ashwaubenon WaterworksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bellevue WaterworksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Green Bay
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Green Bay 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 Green Bay, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Green Bay Waterworks, which serves Green Bay, reported 4 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Green Bay?
EPA's service area maps place most of Green Bay in Green Bay Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI4050356). Allouez Waterworks, Howard Waterworks, Ashwaubenon Waterworks, Bellevue Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Green Bay home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Green Bay 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 Green Bay 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 Green Bay Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.