Wisconsin · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marinette County, WI
8 community water systems serving Marinette County reported 3 lead and 542 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,074 of unknown material. The most are in Marinette Waterworks.
6.6% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Marinette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette WaterworksMarinette | 0 | 520 | 6 | 12% |
| Niagara WaterworksNiagara | 0 | 16 | 233 | 2.0% |
| Coleman WaterworksColeman | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1.6% |
| Peshtigo WaterworksPeshtigo | 3 | 0 | 1,296 | 0.2% |
| Wausaukee WaterworksWausaukee | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0% |
| Goodman Sanitary Dist No 1Goodman | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0% |
| Pound WaterworksPound | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0% |
| Crivitz WaterworksCrivitz | 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 Marinette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marinette County reported 3 lead and 542 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,074 of unknown material.
Which Marinette County water systems have the most lead lines?
Marinette Waterworks (520), Niagara Waterworks (16), Coleman Waterworks (6).
How do I check my home in Marinette 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.