Wisconsin · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Oconto County, WI
4 community water systems serving Oconto County reported 12 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 863 of unknown material. The most are in Oconto Falls Waterworks.
0.4% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Oconto County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls WaterworksOconto Falls | 12 | 1 | 582 | 1.1% |
| Lena WaterworksLena | 0 | 2 | 223 | 0.7% |
| Oconto WaterworksOconto | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Gillett WaterworksGillett | 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 Oconto County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Oconto County reported 12 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 863 of unknown material.
Which Oconto County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oconto Falls Waterworks (13), Lena Waterworks (2).
How do I check my home in Oconto 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.