Wisconsin · population 59,784
Lead pipes in West Allis, WI
7,719 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Allis (population 59,784) gets its water from West Allis Waterworks. That system reported 7,719 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,440, with 758 more of unknown material.
40% of West Allis 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 40%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 3.9%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for West Allis Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 2.4 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 West Allis Waterworks.
Water systems serving West Allis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis WaterworksMain system | 7,719 | 0 | 758 | 40% |
| 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 West Allis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Allis 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
- West Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- Wauwatosa8,665 lead + galv. lines
- Elm Grove3 lead + galv. lines
- Greendaleno lead reported
- Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- New Berlinno lead reported
- Brookfield485 unknown
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Questions
Does West Allis, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. West Allis Waterworks, which serves West Allis, reported 7,719 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 758 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Allis?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Allis in West Allis Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2410595). Milwaukee Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Allis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Allis 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 West Allis 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 West Allis Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.