Wisconsin · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Brown County, WI
14 community water systems serving Brown County reported 66 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,545 of unknown material. The most are in Green Bay Waterworks.
0.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 8.0%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Brown County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay WaterworksGreen Bay | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Allouez WaterworksGreen Bay | 61 | 8 | 1,758 | 1.3% |
| De Pere Waterworks Sa 1De Pere | 1 | 48 | 879 | 0.6% |
| Howard WaterworksGreen Bay | 0 | 0 | 3,908 | 0% |
| Ashwaubenon WaterworksGreen Bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bellevue WaterworksGreen Bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ledgeview TN Sanitary Dist 2De Pere | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lawrence WaterworksDe Pere | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Suamico WaterworksSuamico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pulaski WaterworksPulaski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wrightstown WaterworksWrightstown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hobart Waterworks S A 1Hobart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Denmark WaterworksDenmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Scott Water Utility DistNew Franken | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Brown County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Brown County reported 66 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,545 of unknown material.
Which Brown County water systems have the most lead lines?
Green Bay Waterworks (72), Allouez Waterworks (69), De Pere Waterworks Sa 1 (49).
How do I check my home in Brown County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.