Wisconsin · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kenosha County, WI
20 community water systems serving Kenosha County reported 1,677 lead and 209 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,707 of unknown material. The most are in Kenosha Water Utility.
5.2% 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 4.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Kenosha County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Water UtilityKenosha | 1,677 | 124 | 7,369 | 6.1% |
| Knolls Water CooperativePowers Lake | 0 | 78 | 26 | 34% |
| Pleasant Prairie Water UtilityPleasant Prairie | 0 | 7 | 1,713 | 0.2% |
| Rainbow Lake Manor MHPBristol | 0 | 0 | 276 | 0% |
| Twin Lakes Park Water CoopTwin Lakes | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Lakecrest Shores LLCSilver Lake | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Wywood Community INCTwin Lakes | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Pleasant Prairie MHPKenosha | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Woodland Estates MHC 1Kansasville | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Woodland Estates MHC 2Kansasville | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Eagle Chateau AptsKenosha | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Paddock Lake WaterworksPaddock Lake | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 337-9 Holy Hill Apartments LLCTwin Lakes | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Silver Oak AptsSilver Lake | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Twin Lakes ComplexTwin Lakes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lake View AptsSilver Lake | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Elizabeth Manor AptsKenosha | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Village Plaza AptsPaddock Lake | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Somers Water UtilitySomers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bristol Village of EastBristol | 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 Kenosha County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kenosha County reported 1,677 lead and 209 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,707 of unknown material.
Which Kenosha County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kenosha Water Utility (1,801), Knolls Water Cooperative (78), Pleasant Prairie Water Utility (7).
How do I check my home in Kenosha 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.