Mineral Point, WI - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Mineral Point Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.037 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 71% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,860 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.11.
Water Systems Serving Mineral Point
The 2 largest of 2 systems connected with Mineral Point, WI are listed below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 4,672 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Mineral Point water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0370 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53565 | — | 5 | 3 | Mineral Point Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Mineral Point
- 53565 - 5 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.
CDC Health Data for Mineral Point
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Mineral Point
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Mineral Point's Housing Stock?
With 71% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing 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, Mineral Point has a median build year of 1954; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Mineral Point were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Mineral Point: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Moderate tier: Mineral Point remediation is estimated at over 1%, up to 2%, of home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Mineral Point can be compared with local home values. The estimated $3,140–$7,180 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 10% above the Wisconsin average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Mineral Point
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
EPA advises using only cold water for drinking and cooking, a basic precaution for Mineral Point households, where the ZIP-code mean of utilities' 90th-percentile lead values tops 0.015 mg/L and 71% of housing predates 1986.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Mineral Point
Historical NFIP data for Mineral Point contains 6 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,943. 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 $4,860 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.
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