Wisconsin · population 6,855
Lead pipes in Sturtevant, WI
10,651 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sturtevant (population 6,855) gets its water from Racine Waterworks. That system reported 10,257 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 33,837, with 1 more of unknown material.
31% of Racine 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 30%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Racine Waterworks (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 3.3 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, 1 health-based for Racine Waterworks.
Water systems serving Sturtevant
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine WaterworksMain system | 10,257 | 394 | 1 | 31% |
| Southern Wisconsin CenterServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9% |
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 Sturtevant
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Racine 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
- Mount Pleasant10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Somersno lead reported
- Racine10,651 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville12 lead + galv. lines
- Caledoniano lead reported
- Union Grove12 lead + galv. lines
- Kenosha1,801 lead + galv. lines
- Wind Pointno lead reported
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Questions
Does Sturtevant, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Racine Waterworks, which serves Sturtevant, reported 10,257 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sturtevant?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sturtevant in Racine Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2520062). Southern Wisconsin Center also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sturtevant home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Racine 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 Sturtevant 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 Racine Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.