Wisconsin · population 8,854
Lead pipes in Plymouth, WI
809 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Plymouth (population 8,854) gets its water from Plymouth Utilities. That system reported 798 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,808, with 295 more of unknown material.
21% of Plymouth Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 21%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 7.7%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Plymouth Utilities (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 6.2 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 Plymouth Utilities.
Water systems serving Plymouth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth UtilitiesMain system | 798 | 11 | 295 | 21% |
| Kettle Moraine Correctional InstitutionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeland UniversityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Plymouth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Plymouth Utilities'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
- Sheboygan Falls684 lead + galv. lines
- Howards Groveno lead reported
- Kohlerno lead reported
- Sheboygan5,279 lead + galv. lines
- Kielno lead reported
- New Holsteinno lead reported
- Fond du Lac3,172 lead + galv. lines
- Saukville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Plymouth, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Plymouth Utilities, which serves Plymouth, reported 798 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 295 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Plymouth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Plymouth in Plymouth Utilities's service area (PWSID WI4600446). Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution, Lakeland University also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Plymouth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Plymouth Utilities'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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.