Lead pipes in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
How many lead pipes are in Sheboygan County, WI?
Water systems based in Sheboygan County reported 6,302 lead service lines, 510 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,949 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Sheboygan has the most, with 5,279 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.
Confirmed programs in Sheboygan County
- Sheboygan: Grant up to 50%, plus a loan option.
Every Sheboygan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Sheboygan Water Utilities | 4,811 | 468 | 736 | Utility pays part |
| Plymouth Plymouth Utilities | 798 | 11 | 295 | Not confirmed |
| Sheboygan Falls Sheboygan Falls Utilities | 684 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Random Lake Random Lake Waterworks | 0 | 27 | 71 | Not confirmed |
| Oostburg Oostburg Waterworks | 5 | 0 | 293 | Not confirmed |
| Elkhart Lake Elkhart Lake Waterworks | 1 | 4 | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Waterworks | 3 | 0 | 549 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Sheboygan County, WI?
Water systems based in Sheboygan County reported 6,302 lead service lines, 510 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,949 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Sheboygan has the most, with 5,279 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Sheboygan County?
It depends on your water utility. Wisconsin lets each utility decide. We have confirmed programs for 1 Sheboygan 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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