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Lead pipes in Racine County, Wisconsin

How many lead pipes are in Racine County, WI?

Water systems based in Racine County reported 10,756 lead service lines, 447 galvanized lines that need replacing and 755 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Racine has the most, with 10,651 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines10,756
Galvanized (replace)447
Unknown material755
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Racine County
Racine10,651Burlington498Waterford40Union Grove12Union Grove2

Free replacement program confirmed

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.

Confirmed programs in Racine County

Every Racine 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 systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Racine
Racine Waterworks
10,2573941Free replacement
Burlington
Burlington Waterworks
49800Not confirmed
Waterford
Waterford Waterworks
1391Not confirmed
Union Grove
Union Grove Waterworks
012753Not confirmed
Union Grove
Southern Wisconsin Center
020Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Racine County, WI?

Water systems based in Racine County reported 10,756 lead service lines, 447 galvanized lines that need replacing and 755 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Racine has the most, with 10,651 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Racine County?

It depends on your water utility. Wisconsin lets each utility decide. We have confirmed programs for 1 Racine County utility, listed on this page.

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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