Wisconsin · population 99,578
Lead pipes in Kenosha, WI
1,801 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kenosha (population 99,578) gets its water from Kenosha Water Utility. That system reported 1,677 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29,446, with 7,369 more of unknown material.
6.1% of Kenosha Water Utility's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Kenosha Water Utility (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 4.1 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 Kenosha Water Utility.
Water systems serving Kenosha
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Water UtilityMain system | 1,677 | 124 | 7,369 | 6.1% |
| Eagle Chateau AptsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Pleasant Prairie MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Elizabeth Manor AptsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Somers Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 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 Kenosha
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kenosha Water Utility'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
- Somersno lead reported
- Pleasant Prairie7 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Sturtevant10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Pleasant10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Racine10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Union Grove12 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kenosha, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Kenosha Water Utility, which serves Kenosha, reported 1,677 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,369 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kenosha?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kenosha in Kenosha Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI2300046). Eagle Chateau Apts, Pleasant Prairie MHP, Elizabeth Manor Apts, Somers Water Utility also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kenosha home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kenosha Water Utility'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 Kenosha 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 Kenosha Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.