Lead pipes in Dodge County, Wisconsin
How many lead pipes are in Dodge County, WI?
Water systems based in Dodge County reported 1,123 lead service lines, 554 galvanized lines that need replacing and 697 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Beaver Dam has the most, with 1,171 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Wisconsin
Wisconsin lets each utility decide. Under a 2017 law, utilities can offer grants or loans to owners for the private side with Public Service Commission approval. The DNR gives municipalities principal forgiveness (money that does not have to be repaid) for private-side work, and since July 2025 state law also allows forgiving loans for lead line projects. Homeowners cannot apply to the DNR directly; the money flows through the city.
Every Dodge County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Beaver Dam Water Utility | 1,072 | 99 | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Waupun Waupun Utilities | 7 | 381 | 213 | Not confirmed |
| Reeseville Reeseville Waterworks | 37 | 8 | 56 | Not confirmed |
| Horicon Horicon Waterworks | 4 | 38 | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Waupun Waupun Correctional Inst | 0 | 19 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Lomira Lomira Waterworks | 0 | 5 | 104 | Not confirmed |
| Iron Ridge Iron Ridge Waterworks | 2 | 1 | 205 | Not confirmed |
| Clyman Clyman Waterworks | 1 | 2 | 94 | Not confirmed |
| Juneau Juneau Waterworks | 0 | 1 | 1 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Dodge County, WI?
Water systems based in Dodge County reported 1,123 lead service lines, 554 galvanized lines that need replacing and 697 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Beaver Dam has the most, with 1,171 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Dodge County?
It depends on your water utility. Wisconsin lets each utility decide. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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