Wisconsin · population 18,433
Lead pipes in Menasha, WI
12 lines still unidentified
Most of Menasha (population 18,433) gets its water from Menasha Elec & Water Util. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 12 of 4,545 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Menasha Elec & Water Util'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Menasha Elec & Water Util (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 1.1 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 Menasha Elec & Water Util.
Water systems serving Menasha
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha Elec & Water UtilMain system | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Appleton WaterworksAlso serves parts of the city | 4 | 727 | 377 | 2.5% |
| Harrison Utilities-Fka Waverly SDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fox Crossing Utilities EastServes 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 Menasha
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Menasha Elec & Water Util'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
- Fox Crossingno lead reported
- Neenah3,318 lead + galv. lines
- Appleton731 lead + galv. lines
- Kimberly217 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisonno lead reported
- Combined Locksno lead reported
- Little Chute363 lead + galv. lines
- Greenvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Menasha, WI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Menasha Elec & Water Util still lists 12 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Menasha?
EPA's service area maps place most of Menasha in Menasha Elec & Water Util's service area (PWSID WI4710334). Appleton Waterworks, Harrison Utilities-Fka Waverly SD, Fox Crossing Utilities East also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Menasha home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Menasha Elec & Water Util'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 Menasha 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 Menasha Elec & Water Util whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.