Wisconsin · population 16,076
Lead pipes in Whitewater, WI
182 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Whitewater (population 16,076) gets its water from Whitewater Waterworks. That system reported 179 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,873, with 0 more of unknown material.
6.3% of Whitewater 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 6.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Whitewater Waterworks (Jun 2023–Sep 2023): 10 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 Whitewater Waterworks.
Water systems serving Whitewater
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater WaterworksMain system | 179 | 3 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Wolfs Mobile HomesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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 Whitewater
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Whitewater 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
- Milton54 lead + galv. lines
- Delavan626 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton709 unknown
- Janesville3 lead + galv. lines
- Dousman18 lead + galv. lines
- North Prairie547 unknown
- Cambridge4 lead + galv. lines
- Summit720 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Whitewater, WI have lead pipes?
Yes. Whitewater Waterworks, which serves Whitewater, reported 179 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Whitewater?
EPA's service area maps place most of Whitewater in Whitewater Waterworks's service area (PWSID WI2650056). Wolfs Mobile Homes also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Whitewater home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Whitewater 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 Whitewater 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 Whitewater Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.