Wisconsin · population 13,521
Lead pipes in Shorewood, WI
2,246 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shorewood (population 13,521) gets its water from Shorewood Waterworks. That system reported 2,246 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,531, with 698 more of unknown material.
64% of Shorewood Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 64%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Shorewood Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 3.2 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 Shorewood Waterworks.
Water systems serving Shorewood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood WaterworksMain system | 2,246 | 0 | 698 | 64% |
| Milwaukee WaterworksServes nearby areas | 65,331 | 0 | 26,341 | 41% |
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 Shorewood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shorewood 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
- Whitefish Bay2,436 lead + galv. lines
- Glendale11 lead + galv. lines
- Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Fox Point107 lead + galv. lines
- River Hills107 lead + galv. lines
- Bayside107 lead + galv. lines
- West Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Brown Deerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Shorewood, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Shorewood Waterworks, which serves Shorewood, reported 2,246 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 698 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shorewood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shorewood in Shorewood Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2410607). Milwaukee Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shorewood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.