Kohler, WI: 2 Violations - Home Safety 66/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Kohler: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Across Kohler, EPA compliance data for WI sits at a moderate level - not alarming, but not uniformly clean across all service areas either.
How Kohler Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Kohler Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0054 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.99 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Kohler
Water delivery in Kohler, WI is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 4 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kohler, Wisconsin (population ~2,269), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 65,485 people region-wide. 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Kohler: 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
Kohler water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0054 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53044 | C | 2 | 0 | Sheboygan Tn Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Kohler
- 53044 [C] - 2 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Kohler
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Kohler Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Kohler
With 70% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Kohler's median build year of 1962 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature - not a rare legacy - of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Kohler 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Kohler Homeowners
Equity impact data for Kohler lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Kohler are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 60% above the Wisconsin average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Kohler
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 stock in Kohler represents 70% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Kohler
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) can reduce the most common contaminant found in Kohler's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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