RACINE WATERWORKS Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
Racine Waterworks serves approximately 105,100 people in Wisconsin. The utility draws water from surface sources (rivers or lakes), which is treated before distribution to homes and businesses.
Lead Service Lines: What We Know
Racine Waterworks has not yet completed a full public inventory of lead service lines in its system. This means the utility either is still gathering data, has not made findings available online, or has not inventoried yet.
What does this mean for you? A lead service line is a pipe that carries water from the water main (in the street) into your home. If this pipe is made of lead, small amounts of lead can leach into your drinking water—especially if water sits in the pipes or the water is corrosive. You do not need a lead service line for lead to be in your water, but it is one possible source.
What You Can Do Now
Contact Racine Waterworks directly to ask:
- Whether your address has a known lead service line
- What the utility's timeline is for completing an inventory
- Whether free or reduced-cost water testing is available
- What corrosion control measures are in place
You can also get your water tested through a certified lab (your utility can recommend one). Testing is often inexpensive and will tell you if lead is present in your home's water right now—regardless of your pipes.
Use a filter if concerned. NSF-certified pitchers or faucet filters reduce lead in drinking and cooking water. Boiling does not remove lead.
If you have young children or are pregnant, the CDC recommends discussing any water quality concerns with your pediatrician or doctor.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact Racine Waterworks (PWSID: WI2520062) to ask about lead service lines at your address
- Request information on the utility's lead inventory status and timeline
- Consider getting your water tested by a certified lab
- Use an NSF-certified filter for drinking and cooking water as a precaution
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact your water utility directly—they maintain records of service line materials. Racine Waterworks can tell you if your address has a lead line. You can also have a plumber inspect the pipe entering your home, though this may require excavation.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead has no safe level of exposure. Young children and pregnant people are at highest risk. Talk to your pediatrician or doctor about your water quality concerns and whether testing or filters are right for your household.
Do I need to replace my lead service line?
That depends on your local rules, your water's corrosion control, and your health situation. Racine Waterworks and your local health department can advise. Replacement is often expensive, but filters and regular flushing are immediate, low-cost steps.
Will boiling my water remove lead?
No. Boiling concentrates lead because water evaporates; lead stays behind. Use an NSF-certified filter or pitcher designed to reduce lead instead.