Wisconsin · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Calumet County, WI
6 community water systems serving Calumet County reported 454 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29 of unknown material. The most are in Chilton Waterworks.
5.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Calumet County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton WaterworksChilton | 314 | 2 | 0 | 18% |
| Brillion WaterworksBrillion | 140 | 1 | 29 | 12% |
| Harrison Utilities-Fka Waverly SDMenasha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sherwood WaterworksSherwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Holstein WaterworksNew Holstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hilbert WaterworksHilbert | 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 Calumet County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Calumet County reported 454 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29 of unknown material.
Which Calumet County water systems have the most lead lines?
Chilton Waterworks (316), Brillion Waterworks (141).
How do I check my home in Calumet 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.