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Bloomington, WI Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$164K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

Key Facts for Bloomington Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 65% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.34 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bloomington, Wisconsin, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 1,294 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Bloomington.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Bloomington
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

All ZIP Codes in Bloomington

Data Sources

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

Bloomington Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.3%
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 11% ↑
Diabetes 11.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Bloomington Infrastructure Age

1978
Median Build Year
65%
Built Before 1986
42%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 65% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Bloomington is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1978 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.

1978
Median Year Built
65%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
42%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (42%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (35%)

Over half of homes in Bloomington 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Bloomington

When remediation costs are measured against Bloomington home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier - addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.

Median Home Value
$163,600
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Remediation costs in Bloomington are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 29% below the Wisconsin average.

Bloomington: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

65%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

65% of Bloomington housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Bloomington?
Estimated remediation costs in Bloomington average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bloomington, WI Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/bloomington/
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  year   = {2026},
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Page version: August 2026.

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