Wisconsin · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Winnebago County, WI
8 community water systems serving Winnebago County reported 9,988 lead and 250 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,082 of unknown material. The most are in Oshkosh Waterworks.
20% 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 20%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Winnebago County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh WaterworksOshkosh | 6,471 | 247 | 5,067 | 30% |
| Neenah WaterworksNeenah | 3,318 | 0 | 0 | 33% |
| Omro WaterworksOmro | 199 | 3 | 3 | 12% |
| Menasha Elec & Water UtilMenasha | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Fox Crossing Utilities WestNeenah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fox Crossing Utilities EastNeenah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Algoma TN Sanitary Dist 1Oshkosh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Winneconne WaterworksWinneconne | 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 Winnebago County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Winnebago County reported 9,988 lead and 250 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,082 of unknown material.
Which Winnebago County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oshkosh Waterworks (6,718), Neenah Waterworks (3,318), Omro Waterworks (202).
How do I check my home in Winnebago 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.