Wisconsin · population 5,778
Lead pipes in Milton, WI
54 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milton (population 5,778) gets its water from Milton Waterworks. That system reported 31 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,234, with 777 more of unknown material.
2.4% of Milton Waterworks'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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Milton Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.5 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 Milton Waterworks.
Water systems serving Milton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton WaterworksMain system | 31 | 23 | 777 | 2.4% |
| Janesville Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 3 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Milton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Milton 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
Nearby cities
- Janesville3 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton709 unknown
- Whitewater182 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton11 lead + galv. lines
- Cambridge4 lead + galv. lines
- Evansville365 lead + galv. lines
- Delavan626 lead + galv. lines
- Williams Bay7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milton, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Milton Waterworks, which serves Milton, reported 31 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 777 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milton in Milton Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI1540130). Janesville Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Milton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Milton 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 Milton 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 Milton Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.