Wisconsin · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shawano County, WI
7 community water systems serving Shawano County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,225 of unknown material. The most are in Wittenberg Waterworks.
<0.1% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Shawano County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg WaterworksWittenberg | 0 | 1 | 447 | 0.2% |
| Birnamwood WaterworksBirnamwood | 0 | 1 | 184 | 0.3% |
| Tigerton WaterworksTigerton | 0 | 0 | 318 | 0% |
| Gresham WaterworksGresham | 0 | 0 | 276 | 0% |
| Shawano WaterworksShawano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shawano LK San Dist 1Shawano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bonduel WaterworksBonduel | 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 Shawano County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shawano County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,225 of unknown material.
Which Shawano County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wittenberg Waterworks (1), Birnamwood Waterworks (1).
How do I check my home in Shawano 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.