Wisconsin · population 12,750
Lead pipes in Port Washington, WI
351 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Port Washington (population 12,750) gets its water from Port Washington Waterworks. That system reported 249 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,087, with 885 more of unknown material.
8.6% of Port Washington Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Port Washington Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 5.9 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 Port Washington Waterworks.
Water systems serving Port Washington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington WaterworksMain system | 249 | 102 | 885 | 8.6% |
| Saukville WaterworksServes nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 1,323 | 0.1% |
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 Port Washington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Port Washington 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
- Saukville2 lead + galv. lines
- Graftonno lead reported
- Cedarburg386 lead + galv. lines
- Thiensville4 lead + galv. lines
- Mequonno lead reported
- Bayside107 lead + galv. lines
- River Hills107 lead + galv. lines
- West Bend703 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Port Washington, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Port Washington Waterworks, which serves Port Washington, reported 249 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 885 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Port Washington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Port Washington in Port Washington Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2460054). Saukville Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Port Washington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Port Washington 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 Port Washington 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 Port Washington Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.