Wisconsin · population 8,691
Lead pipes in Lake Geneva, WI
424 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake Geneva (population 8,691) gets its water from Lake Geneva Utility Commission. That system reported 373 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,990, with 97 more of unknown material.
14% of Lake Geneva Utility Commission's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 3.2%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Lake Geneva Utility Commission (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 8 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 Lake Geneva Utility Commission.
Water systems serving Lake Geneva
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Geneva Utility CommissionMain system | 373 | 51 | 97 | 14% |
| Lake Como Sanitary Dist 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Geneva National Community ServicesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Interlaken Resort and VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 38 | 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 Lake Geneva
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake Geneva Utility Commission'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
- Williams Bay7 lead + galv. lines
- Genoa199 lead + galv. lines
- Fontana-on-Geneva Lake1,085 unknown
- Walworth441 lead + galv. lines
- Twin Lakes122 unknown
- Burlington498 lead + galv. lines
- Delavan626 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake Geneva, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake Geneva Utility Commission, which serves Lake Geneva, reported 373 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 97 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Geneva?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva Utility Commission's service area (PWSID WI2650066). Lake Como Sanitary Dist 1, Geneva National Community Services, Interlaken Resort and Village also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Geneva home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake Geneva Utility Commission'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 Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva Utility Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.