Wisconsin · population 25,759
Lead pipes in Muskego, WI
23 lines still unidentified
Most of Muskego (population 25,759) gets its water from Muskego Water Utility. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 23 of 3,464 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Muskego Water Utility'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 0.7%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Muskego Water Utility (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 3.9 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 for Muskego Water Utility.
Water systems serving Muskego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego Water UtilityMain system | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Lake Meadows Water TrustAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0% |
| Hale Park MeadowsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0% |
| Marlan Meadows Homeowners AssocAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pioneer CentreAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Willow Glen ApartmentsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Muskego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Muskego Water Utility'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
- Big Bend23 unknown
- Vernon17 lead + galv. lines
- New Berlinno lead reported
- Greendaleno lead reported
- Waukesha villageno lead reported
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- West Allis7,719 lead + galv. lines
- Waukesha cityno lead reported
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Questions
Does Muskego, WI have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Muskego Water Utility still lists 23 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Muskego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Muskego in Muskego Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI2681741). Lake Meadows Water Trust, Hale Park Meadows, Marlan Meadows Homeowners Assoc, Pioneer Centre, Willow Glen Apartments also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Muskego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Muskego Water Utility'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 Muskego 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 Muskego Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.