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Lead service lines in Racine, WI

16 water utilities serve Racine, with approximately 108,193 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Racine, WI

What you should know

Racine's water systems serve about 108,000 people across 16 different utilities. The largest is Racine Waterworks, which supplies roughly 105,100 residents.

As of now, no lead service lines have been confirmed in Racine's inventories. However, this doesn't mean your home is automatically safe—it means the data is still being gathered. Wisconsin water systems are required to inventory their lead and galvanized service lines, but many systems have not yet completed this work or reported their findings publicly.

A lead service line is the pipe that carries water from the main water line under the street into your home. If your house was built before 1986 (when lead solder was still legal), or before the 1950s (when lead pipes were more common), there's a higher chance your line contains lead.

Why this matters

Lead in drinking water has no safe level, especially for children and pregnant people. Even small amounts can affect brain development and learning. The EPA and CDC recommend testing if you're concerned, and using a water filter certified for lead if testing shows it's present.

Most lead exposure in older homes comes from service lines and indoor plumbing, not from the utility's main pipes.

What Racine Waterworks has shared

Racine Waterworks serves the majority of the city's population. Your water utility is required to maintain an inventory of lead service lines and make it available to you. They may not have completed their full survey yet—that's normal, as many systems nationwide are still in progress.

Next steps for residents

  • Contact Racine Waterworks at their main line or website to ask if your address has a known or suspected lead service line.
  • Get your water tested if your home was built before 1986; a certified lab can check for lead at the tap.
  • Ask about service line replacement programs—Wisconsin and federal programs may help cover costs.
  • Use a filter certified for lead (NSF/ANSI 53) on drinking and cooking water while you investigate further.

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Utilities serving Racine

Common questions

Does Racine have lead in the water?

No confirmed lead service lines have been reported in Racine's water system inventory so far. However, inventories are still being completed. If your home was built before 1986, contact Racine Waterworks to find out if your service line is known or suspected to contain lead.

How do I know if my house has a lead service line?

Contact your water utility (Racine Waterworks for most residents) and provide your address. They can tell you if lead has been identified. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the pipe where it enters your home—lead pipes are dull gray and soft enough to scratch with a coin.

Is it safe to drink tap water in Racine?

Racine Waterworks treats and tests its water to meet federal safety standards. However, if your home has an older service line or indoor plumbing, lead can leach into your water. Testing your tap water is the best way to know for sure.

What should I do if I'm worried about lead?

Get your water tested by a certified lab, use a lead-removing filter (NSF/ANSI 53) on drinking and cooking water, and ask your utility about service line replacement programs or assistance.