Wisconsin · population 11,833
Lead pipes in Platteville, WI
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Platteville (population 11,833) gets its water from Platteville Waterworks. That system reported 6 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,960, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Platteville 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Platteville Waterworks (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 10.3 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 Platteville Waterworks.
Water systems serving Platteville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville WaterworksMain system | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Patriot ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 41 | 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 Platteville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Platteville 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
- Hazel Greenno lead reported
- Boscobel2 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Green766 unknown
- Prairie du Chienno lead reported
- Mount Horeb1 lead + galv. lines
- Monroe408 lead + galv. lines
- Mazomanieno lead reported
- Black Earthno lead reported
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Questions
Does Platteville, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Platteville Waterworks, which serves Platteville, reported 6 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Platteville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Platteville in Platteville Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI1220115). Patriot Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Platteville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Platteville 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 Platteville 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 Platteville Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.