Wisconsin · population 20,233
Lead pipes in South Milwaukee, WI
591 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Milwaukee (population 20,233) gets its water from South Milwaukee Waterworks. That system reported 585 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,574, with 3,254 more of unknown material.
9.0% of South Milwaukee 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 8.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for South Milwaukee Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 7.7 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 South Milwaukee Waterworks.
Water systems serving South Milwaukee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee WaterworksMain system | 585 | 6 | 3,254 | 9.0% |
| Oak Creek 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 South Milwaukee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Milwaukee 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
- Cudahy2,151 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Creekno lead reported
- St. Francis2,151 lead + galv. lines
- Greendaleno lead reported
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- Caledoniano lead reported
- West Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Wind Pointno lead reported
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Questions
Does South Milwaukee, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. South Milwaukee Waterworks, which serves South Milwaukee, reported 585 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,254 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Milwaukee?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2410144). Oak Creek Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Milwaukee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.