Wisconsin · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Milwaukee County, WI
15 community water systems serving Milwaukee County reported 89,251 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,424 of unknown material. The most are in Milwaukee Waterworks.
35% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Wisconsin average (11%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 35%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Milwaukee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee WaterworksMilwaukee | 65,331 | 0 | 26,341 | 41% |
| Wauwatosa WaterworksWauwatosa | 8,665 | 0 | 653 | 56% |
| West Allis WaterworksWest Allis | 7,719 | 0 | 758 | 40% |
| Whitefish Bay WaterworksWhitefish Bay | 2,436 | 0 | 1,479 | 51% |
| Shorewood WaterworksShorewood | 2,246 | 0 | 698 | 64% |
| Cudahy WaterworksCudahy | 2,151 | 0 | 1,729 | 39% |
| South Milwaukee WaterworksSouth Milwaukee | 585 | 6 | 3,254 | 9.0% |
| Fox Point WaterworksFox Point | 107 | 0 | 153 | 4.4% |
| Glendale WaterworksGlendale | 11 | 0 | 59 | 0.2% |
| Robert William Park Water Association INCMilwaukee | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0% |
| North Shore Water CommissionGlendale | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Oak Creek WaterworksOak Creek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Franklin Water UtilityFranklin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greendale WaterworksGreendale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brown Deer WaterworksBrown Deer | 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 Milwaukee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Milwaukee County reported 89,251 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,424 of unknown material.
Which Milwaukee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Milwaukee Waterworks (65,331), Wauwatosa Waterworks (8,665), West Allis Waterworks (7,719).
How do I check my home in Milwaukee 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.