Wisconsin · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Manitowoc County, WI
7 community water systems serving Manitowoc County reported 2,295 lead and 424 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,611 of unknown material. The most are in Manitowoc Waterworks.
12% 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 9.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Manitowoc County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc WaterworksManitowoc | 2,144 | 67 | 1,041 | 15% |
| Two Rivers WaterworksTwo Rivers | 150 | 356 | 1,147 | 9.8% |
| Cleveland WaterworksCleveland | 0 | 1 | 146 | 0.1% |
| Reedsville WaterworksReedsville | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Whitelaw WaterworksWhitelaw | 0 | 0 | 277 | 0% |
| Kiel WaterworksKiel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mishicot WaterworksMishicot | 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 Manitowoc County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Manitowoc County reported 2,295 lead and 424 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,611 of unknown material.
Which Manitowoc County water systems have the most lead lines?
Manitowoc Waterworks (2,211), Two Rivers Waterworks (506), Cleveland Waterworks (1).
How do I check my home in Manitowoc 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.