Wisconsin · population 10,579
Lead pipes in Monroe, WI
408 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Monroe (population 10,579) gets its water from Monroe Waterworks. That system reported 58 lead and 350 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,651, with 1,839 more of unknown material.
8.8% of Monroe Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.5%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Monroe Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 4.7 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 Monroe Waterworks.
Water systems serving Monroe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe WaterworksMain system | 58 | 350 | 1,839 | 8.8% |
| Van-Gogh Homes LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Monroe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Monroe 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
- Evansville365 lead + galv. lines
- Oregon3 lead + galv. lines
- Veronano lead reported
- Mount Horeb1 lead + galv. lines
- Fitchburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Janesville3 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton709 unknown
- McFarlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Monroe, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Monroe Waterworks, which serves Monroe, reported 58 lead and 350 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,839 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Monroe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Monroe in Monroe Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI1230078). Van-Gogh Homes LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Monroe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.