Wisconsin · population 11,895
Lead pipes in Oregon, WI
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oregon (population 11,895) gets its water from Oregon Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,516, with 923 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Oregon Waterworks'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Oregon Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Oregon Waterworks.
Water systems serving Oregon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon WaterworksMain system | 0 | 3 | 923 | <0.1% |
| Oakhill Correctional InstAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Country Vineyard 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Oregon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oregon 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
- Fitchburg2 lead + galv. lines
- McFarlandno lead reported
- Veronano lead reported
- Monona12 unknown
- Shorewood Hills586 unknown
- Evansville365 lead + galv. lines
- Madison2 lead + galv. lines
- Maple Bluffno lead reported
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Questions
Does Oregon, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Oregon Waterworks, which serves Oregon, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 923 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oregon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oregon in Oregon Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI1130251). Oakhill Correctional Inst, Country Vineyard 4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oregon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.