Wisconsin · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monroe County, WI
7 community water systems serving Monroe County reported 5 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 568 of unknown material. The most are in Cashton Waterworks.
0.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 6.6%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Monroe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashton WaterworksCashton | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3.0% |
| Wilton WaterworksWilton | 0 | 11 | 218 | 4.2% |
| Tomah WaterworksTomah | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Kendall WaterworksKendall | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2.0% |
| Sparta WaterworksSparta | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
| Norwalk WaterworksNorwalk | 0 | 0 | 163 | 0% |
| Fort McCoy North PostFort McCoy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Monroe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monroe County reported 5 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 568 of unknown material.
Which Monroe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cashton Waterworks (19), Wilton Waterworks (11), Tomah Waterworks (11).
How do I check my home in Monroe 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.