Wisconsin · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Outagamie County, WI
12 community water systems serving Outagamie County reported 822 lead and 731 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,870 of unknown material. The most are in Appleton Waterworks.
2.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 2.9%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Outagamie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton WaterworksMenasha | 4 | 727 | 377 | 2.5% |
| Little Chute WaterworksLittle Chute | 363 | 0 | 217 | 9.5% |
| Kaukauna UtilitiesKaukauna | 237 | 0 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Kimberly WaterworksKimberly | 217 | 0 | 17 | 8.0% |
| Black Creek WaterworksBlack Creek | 1 | 4 | 178 | 1.0% |
| Seymour WaterworksSeymour | 0 | 0 | 990 | 0% |
| Grand Chute TN San Dist 1Grand Chute | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
| Darboy Sanitary Dist 1Appleton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greenville Utilities Vil ofGreenville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Combined Locks WaterworksCombined Locks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Freedom Sanitary DistrictFreedom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hortonville Water UtilityHortonville | 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 Outagamie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Outagamie County reported 822 lead and 731 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,870 of unknown material.
Which Outagamie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Appleton Waterworks (731), Little Chute Waterworks (363), Kaukauna Utilities (237).
How do I check my home in Outagamie 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.