CITY REPORT WI 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Beaver Dam, WI: 5 Health Violations - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Beaver Dam: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (5 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →

Unlike higher-rated cities in WI, Beaver Dam carries a fair number of documented violations - the pattern of compliance gaps keeps the city in the middle tier of EPA safety rankings.

How Beaver Dam Compares

Beaver Dam66/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$212K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

Beaver Dam Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0113 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 66% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,400 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.53 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Beaver Dam

Federal records list 2 water systems tied to Beaver Dam, WI. Of those, 2 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 22,956 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Beaver Dam: C (66/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Beaver Dam water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0113 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Gross Beta Radionuclides 10 1
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
53916 C 8 5 Beaver Dam Water Utility

All ZIP Codes in Beaver Dam

  • 53916 [C] - 8 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Beaver Dam

10.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.7% ↑
Diabetes 11.3% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Beaver Dam

Gross Beta 10 violations
Radionuclides · EPA limit: 50 pCi/L
Gross Alpha 2 violations
Radionuclides · EPA limit: 15 pCi/L
Increased cancer risk
Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Beaver Dam's Housing Stock?

1979
Median Build Year
66%
Built Before 1986
42%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Beaver Dam - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1979 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.

1979
Median Year Built
66%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
42%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (42%) 1970–1986 (24%) Post-1986 (34%)

Over half of homes in Beaver Dam were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Beaver Dam: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Middle of the range - Beaver Dam homeowners face a remediation share that calls for real financial attention without reaching crisis territory.

Median Home Value
$212,200
Est. Remediation
$2,400
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Beaver Dam. The estimated $1,600–$3,300 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 8% below the Wisconsin average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Beaver Dam

66%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0113
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 66% of Beaver Dam homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Beaver Dam

4
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$15,011
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Beaver Dam contains 4 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,011. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,400</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Beaver Dam

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Lead testing is especially recommended given the area's lead levels.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Gross Beta can reduce the most common contaminant found in Beaver Dam's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Beaver Dam, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Beaver Dam, WI?
Beaver Dam has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 8 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Beaver Dam have?
Beaver Dam water systems have a total of 8 EPA violations, including 5 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Beaver Dam water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Beaver Dam is 0.0113 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Beaver Dam compare to Wisconsin average?
Beaver Dam has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 70/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 22,956 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Beaver Dam?
Estimated remediation costs in Beaver Dam average $2,400 per household, ranging from $1,600 to $3,300. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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