Wisconsin · population 28,184
Lead pipes in Mount Pleasant, WI
10,651 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Pleasant (population 28,184) gets its water from Racine Waterworks. That system reported 10,257 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 33,837, with 1 more of unknown material.
31% of Racine Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 30%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Racine Waterworks (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 3.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 health-based for Racine Waterworks.
Water systems serving Mount Pleasant
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine WaterworksMain system | 10,257 | 394 | 1 | 31% |
| Eagle Chateau AptsServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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 Mount Pleasant
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Racine 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
- Sturtevant10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Racine10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Somersno lead reported
- Yorkville12 lead + galv. lines
- Caledoniano lead reported
- Wind Pointno lead reported
- Kenosha1,801 lead + galv. lines
- Union Grove12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mount Pleasant, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Racine Waterworks, which serves Mount Pleasant, reported 10,257 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Pleasant?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Pleasant in Racine Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2520062). Eagle Chateau Apts also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Pleasant home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Racine 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Racine Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.