Wisconsin · population 21,802
Lead pipes in Pleasant Prairie, WI
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pleasant Prairie (population 21,802) gets its water from Pleasant Prairie Water Utility. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,524, with 1,713 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Pleasant Prairie 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Pleasant Prairie Water Utility (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 0.9 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 Pleasant Prairie Water Utility.
Water systems serving Pleasant Prairie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Prairie Water UtilityMain system | 0 | 7 | 1,713 | 0.2% |
| Kenosha Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 1,677 | 124 | 7,369 | 6.1% |
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 Pleasant Prairie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pleasant Prairie 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
- Kenosha1,801 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Somersno lead reported
- Paddock Lake3 unknown
- Sturtevant10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Salem Lakes3 unknown
- Mount Pleasant10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Union Grove12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pleasant Prairie, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Pleasant Prairie Water Utility, which serves Pleasant Prairie, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,713 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pleasant Prairie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pleasant Prairie in Pleasant Prairie Water Utility's service area (PWSID WI2300167). Kenosha Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pleasant Prairie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.