Wisconsin · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sheboygan County, WI
12 community water systems serving Sheboygan County reported 6,302 lead and 510 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,043 of unknown material. The most are in Sheboygan Water Utilities.
23% 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 21%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 6.9%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Sheboygan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Water UtilitiesSheboygan | 4,811 | 468 | 736 | 32% |
| Plymouth UtilitiesPlymouth | 798 | 11 | 295 | 21% |
| Sheboygan Falls UtilitiesSheboygan Falls | 684 | 0 | 0 | 21% |
| Random Lake WaterworksRandom Lake | 0 | 27 | 71 | 3.9% |
| Oostburg WaterworksOostburg | 5 | 0 | 293 | 0.4% |
| Elkhart Lake WaterworksElkhart Lake | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Cedar Grove WaterworksCedar Grove | 3 | 0 | 549 | 0.4% |
| Bains Country Estates MHPSheboygan Falls | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0% |
| Sheboygan TN WaterworksSheboygan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kohler WaterworksKohler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kettle Moraine Correctional InstitutionPlymouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth | 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 Sheboygan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sheboygan County reported 6,302 lead and 510 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,043 of unknown material.
Which Sheboygan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sheboygan Water Utilities (5,279), Plymouth Utilities (809), Sheboygan Falls Utilities (684).
How do I check my home in Sheboygan 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.