Wisconsin · population 3,766
Lead pipes in Rochester, WI
40 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rochester (population 3,766) gets its water from Waterford Waterworks. That system reported 1 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,222, with 1 more of unknown material.
1.8% of Waterford 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Waterford Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 3.4 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 Waterford Waterworks.
Water systems serving Rochester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford WaterworksMain system | 1 | 39 | 1 | 1.8% |
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 Rochester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waterford 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
- Burlington498 lead + galv. lines
- Vernon17 lead + galv. lines
- Union Grove12 lead + galv. lines
- Big Bend23 unknown
- Muskego23 unknown
- Yorkville12 lead + galv. lines
- Paddock Lake3 unknown
- Lake Geneva424 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rochester, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Waterford Waterworks, which serves Rochester, reported 1 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rochester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rochester in Waterford Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2520202).
How do I check whether my Rochester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waterford 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 Rochester 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 Waterford Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.