Wisconsin · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fond Du Lac County, WI
8 community water systems serving Fond Du Lac County reported 3,298 lead and 171 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,461 of unknown material. The most are in Fond Du Lac Waterworks.
15% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 14%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Fond Du Lac County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac WaterworksFond Du Lac | 3,116 | 56 | 377 | 20% |
| North Fond Du Lac WaterworksNorth Fond Du Lac | 131 | 35 | 598 | 10% |
| Ripon Water UtilityRipon | 51 | 80 | 1,177 | 4.2% |
| Brandon WaterworksBrandon | 0 | 0 | 296 | 0% |
| Mary Hill Park Sanitary DistFond Du Lac | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Campbellsport WaterworksCampbellsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oakfield WaterworksOakfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ashwood Grove EdgewaterFond Du Lac | 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 Fond Du Lac County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fond Du Lac County reported 3,298 lead and 171 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,461 of unknown material.
Which Fond Du Lac County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fond Du Lac Waterworks (3,172), North Fond Du Lac Waterworks (166), Ripon Water Utility (131).
How do I check my home in Fond Du Lac 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.