Wisconsin · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Green County, WI
9 community water systems serving Green County reported 62 lead and 486 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,098 of unknown material. The most are in Monroe Waterworks.
5.3% 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving Green County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe WaterworksMonroe | 58 | 350 | 1,839 | 8.8% |
| Brodhead WaterworksBrodhead | 0 | 85 | 669 | 5.7% |
| Browntown WaterworksBrowntown | 0 | 27 | 0 | 20% |
| Monticello WaterworksMonticello | 0 | 20 | 140 | 3.6% |
| Belleville WaterworksBelleville | 1 | 4 | 86 | 0.3% |
| New Glarus WaterworksNew Glarus | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0.3% |
| Albany WaterworksAlbany | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0% |
| Van-Gogh Homes LLCMonroe | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Brooklyn WaterworksBrooklyn | 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 Green County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Green County reported 62 lead and 486 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,098 of unknown material.
Which Green County water systems have the most lead lines?
Monroe Waterworks (408), Brodhead Waterworks (85), Browntown Waterworks (27).
How do I check my home in Green 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.