WHITEFISH BAY WATERWORKS Lead Service Line Inventory

Whitefish Bay Waterworks serves about 14,272 people in Wisconsin. Like all US water systems, it is required by federal law to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that carry water from the street main into homes.

What we know about your water system

Whitefish Bay Waterworks draws its water from surface sources (lakes or rivers). The utility has not yet published a lead service line inventory that is publicly available through this directory. This does not mean the system has no lead lines; it means the data has not been shared in a format residents can access online.

Federal rules (the Lead and Copper Rule) require water systems to:

• Identify all lead service lines in their network
• Notify customers if lead is found
• Develop a plan to replace lead lines over time

Your utility is legally required to have this information. The fact that it isn't posted online yet doesn't reflect your water system's compliance—only that the data-sharing piece is still in progress.

How to find your system's lead service line data

Contact Whitefish Bay Waterworks directly:

• Ask for their lead service line inventory. Specifically request whether your address has a lead, galvanized, or unknown service line.
• Request their Lead and Copper Rule compliance report. This document details how many lead lines exist and the system's replacement timeline.
• Check if they have a map or list posted locally. Some utilities share this via their website, town office, or public records request.

If the utility cannot provide the information immediately, they are still required to do so within a reasonable timeframe under state and federal public records laws.

Why this matters

Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in drinking water. Exposure, especially for children under 6 and pregnant people, can cause serious health effects. Even if your water is treated to reduce corrosion, a lead line still poses risk.

If your address has a lead service line, you can reduce exposure by flushing the line before drinking, using cold water for cooking and drinking, and considering a water filter certified for lead. Talk to your doctor or pediatrician about testing if you're concerned about exposure.

Next steps for residents

• Contact Whitefish Bay Waterworks and ask about the lead service line at your address.
• Request their most recent Lead and Copper Rule report if they don't have an online inventory.
• If you have young children, contact your pediatrician about blood lead testing and your water.
• Visit the EPA's lead in drinking water page for information on filtration and other precautions.

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