Wisconsin · population 11,131
Lead pipes in Waupun, WI
388 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Waupun (population 11,131) gets its water from Waupun Utilities. That system reported 7 lead and 381 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,347, with 213 more of unknown material.
12% of Waupun Utilities'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 6.4%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Waupun Utilities (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 1.2 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 Waupun Utilities.
Water systems serving Waupun
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun UtilitiesMain system | 7 | 381 | 213 | 12% |
| Waupun Correctional InstAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 19 | 0 | 40% |
| Marshview TerraceAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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 Waupun
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waupun 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
- Fox Lake661 unknown
- Beaver Dam1,171 lead + galv. lines
- Juneau1 lead + galv. lines
- North Fond du Lac166 lead + galv. lines
- Fond du Lac3,172 lead + galv. lines
- Fall Riverno lead reported
- Columbus170 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Waupun, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Waupun Utilities, which serves Waupun, reported 7 lead and 381 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 213 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waupun?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waupun in Waupun Utilities's service area (PWSID WI1140131). Waupun Correctional Inst, Marshview Terrace also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waupun home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waupun 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 Waupun 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 Waupun Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.