Wisconsin · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, WI
14 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 1,782 lead and 501 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 850 of unknown material. The most are in Watertown Waterworks.
11% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 4.1%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown WaterworksWatertown | 927 | 7 | 1 | 12% |
| Fort Atkinson WaterworksFort Atkinson | 401 | 387 | 46 | 17% |
| Jefferson WaterworksJefferson | 304 | 31 | 0 | 11% |
| Lake Mills WaterworksLake Mills | 143 | 9 | 5 | 6.8% |
| Palmyra WaterworksPalmyra | 1 | 62 | 449 | 9.4% |
| Johnson Creek WaterworksJohnson Creek | 6 | 5 | 37 | 1.0% |
| Tremain Mobile Home ParkDousman | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0% |
| Breezy Knoll CommunityCambridge | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Ripview Court 1Cambridge | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Ripview Court 3Cambridge | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Wolfs Mobile HomesWhitewater | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Ripview Court 2Cambridge | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Ripview Court 4Cambridge | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Waterloo WaterworksWaterloo | 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 1,782 lead and 501 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 850 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Watertown Waterworks (934), Fort Atkinson Waterworks (788), Jefferson Waterworks (335).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.