Wisconsin · population 14,532
Lead pipes in Whitefish Bay, WI
2,436 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Whitefish Bay (population 14,532) gets its water from Whitefish Bay Waterworks. That system reported 2,436 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,797, with 1,479 more of unknown material.
51% of Whitefish Bay 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 51%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Whitefish Bay Waterworks (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 4.7 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 Whitefish Bay Waterworks.
Water systems serving Whitefish Bay
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay WaterworksMain system | 2,436 | 0 | 1,479 | 51% |
| North Shore Water CommissionServes nearby areas | 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 Whitefish Bay
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Whitefish Bay 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
- Glendale11 lead + galv. lines
- Shorewood2,246 lead + galv. lines
- Fox Point107 lead + galv. lines
- River Hills107 lead + galv. lines
- Milwaukee65,331 lead + galv. lines
- Bayside107 lead + galv. lines
- Brown Deerno lead reported
- Wauwatosa8,665 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Whitefish Bay, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Whitefish Bay Waterworks, which serves Whitefish Bay, reported 2,436 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,479 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Whitefish Bay?
EPA's service area maps place most of Whitefish Bay in Whitefish Bay Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2410597). North Shore Water Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Whitefish Bay home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.