Prairie Du Sac, WI: 7 Violations - Home Safety 78/100
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Prairie Du Sac: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Prairie Du Sac, WI scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How Prairie Du Sac Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Prairie Du Sac Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.018 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: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $3,480 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.56.
Prairie Du Sac's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 3 systems connected with Prairie Du Sac, WI are listed below.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin (population ~6,444), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 10,670 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Prairie Du Sac: B (78/100)
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
Prairie Du Sac water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0180 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 2.
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 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53578 | B | 7 | 3 | Prairie Du Sac Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Prairie Du Sac
- 53578 [B] - 7 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.
Prairie Du Sac Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Prairie Du Sac's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Prairie Du Sac Infrastructure Age
With 48% 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
Prairie Du Sac's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1981.
Most homes in Prairie Du Sac were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Prairie Du Sac
Moderate tier: Prairie Du Sac remediation is estimated at over 1%, up to 2%, of home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Prairie Du Sac can be compared with local home values. The estimated $2,220–$5,340 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 45% above the Wisconsin average.
Prairie Du Sac: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Water systems report 90th-percentile lead results; averaged across Prairie Du Sac ZIP codes, they come to more than 15 ppb, and 48% of homes predate 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.
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