Wisconsin · population 49,624
Lead pipes in Sheboygan, WI
5,279 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sheboygan (population 49,624) gets its water from Sheboygan Water Utilities. That system reported 4,811 lead and 468 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,446, with 736 more of unknown material.
32% of Sheboygan Water 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 29%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 4.5%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Sheboygan Water Utilities (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.2 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 Sheboygan Water Utilities.
Water systems serving Sheboygan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Water UtilitiesMain system | 4,811 | 468 | 736 | 32% |
| Sheboygan TN WaterworksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kohler WaterworksServes nearby areas | 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 Sheboygan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sheboygan Water 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
- Kohlerno lead reported
- Sheboygan Falls684 lead + galv. lines
- Howards Groveno lead reported
- Plymouth809 lead + galv. lines
- Kielno lead reported
- New Holsteinno lead reported
- Port Washington351 lead + galv. lines
- Saukville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sheboygan, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Sheboygan Water Utilities, which serves Sheboygan, reported 4,811 lead and 468 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 736 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sheboygan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sheboygan in Sheboygan Water Utilities's service area (PWSID WI4600354). Sheboygan TN Waterworks, Kohler Waterworks also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sheboygan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sheboygan Water 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 Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan Water Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.