Wisconsin · population 32,149
Lead pipes in West Bend, WI
703 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Bend (population 32,149) gets its water from West Bend Waterworks. That system reported 703 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,150, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.8% of West Bend Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for West Bend Waterworks (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 5.8 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 Bend Waterworks.
Water systems serving West Bend
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend WaterworksMain system | 703 | 0 | 0 | 5.8% |
| Cedar Lake Home 5Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Cedar Lake Home 9Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 53 | 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 West Bend
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Bend 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
- Hartford249 lead + galv. lines
- Saukville2 lead + galv. lines
- Cedarburg386 lead + galv. lines
- Graftonno lead reported
- Port Washington351 lead + galv. lines
- Thiensville4 lead + galv. lines
- Mequonno lead reported
- Lannon4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Bend, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. West Bend Waterworks, which serves West Bend, reported 703 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Bend?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Bend in West Bend Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2670120). Cedar Lake Home 5, Cedar Lake Home 9 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Bend home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Bend 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 Bend 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 Bend Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.