Wisconsin · population 18,363
Lead pipes in Kaukauna, WI
237 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kaukauna (population 18,363) gets its water from Kaukauna Utilities. That system reported 237 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,994, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.4% of Kaukauna Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Kaukauna Utilities (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 2.4 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 Kaukauna Utilities.
Water systems serving Kaukauna
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna UtilitiesMain system | 237 | 0 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Little Chute WaterworksServes nearby areas | 363 | 0 | 217 | 9.5% |
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 Kaukauna
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kaukauna Utilities'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
- Combined Locksno lead reported
- Little Chute363 lead + galv. lines
- Kimberly217 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisonno lead reported
- Appleton731 lead + galv. lines
- Sherwoodno lead reported
- Menasha12 unknown
- Fox Crossingno lead reported
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Questions
Does Kaukauna, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Kaukauna Utilities, which serves Kaukauna, reported 237 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kaukauna?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kaukauna in Kaukauna Utilities's service area (PWSID WI4450336). Little Chute Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kaukauna home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kaukauna Utilities'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 Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.