Wisconsin · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lafayette County, WI
6 community water systems serving Lafayette County reported 22 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 98 of unknown material. The most are in Belmont Waterworks.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 3.3%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Lafayette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont WaterworksBelmont | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.7% |
| Shullsburg WaterworksShullsburg | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1.5% |
| South Wayne WaterworksSouth Wayne | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2.4% |
| Darlington WaterworksDarlington | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Gratiot WaterworksGratiot | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.9% |
| Blanchardville WaterworksBlanchardville | 0 | 0 | 76 | 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 Lafayette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lafayette County reported 22 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 98 of unknown material.
Which Lafayette County water systems have the most lead lines?
Belmont Waterworks (13), Shullsburg Waterworks (9), South Wayne Waterworks (5).
How do I check my home in Lafayette 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.