Racine, WI: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 74/100
8 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Racine: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Racine, WI scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How Racine Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Racine, WI
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Racine.
Racine Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 50 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0036 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 80% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.54.
Water Systems Serving Racine
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 6 tied to Racine, WI.
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- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Racine, Wisconsin (population ~127,813), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 229,996 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 8 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Racine: B (74/100)
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
Racine water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0036 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
8 of 8 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 24 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 11 | 5 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 9 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53403 | C | 32 | 0 | Racine Waterworks |
| 53406 | C | 31 | 1 | Racine Waterworks |
| 53402 | B | 18 | 1 | Racine Waterworks |
| 53404 | B | 4 | 1 | Racine Waterworks |
| 53405 | B | 4 | 1 | Racine Waterworks |
All ZIP Codes in Racine
- 53401
- 53402 [B] - 18 violations ⚠
- 53403 [C] - 32 violations
- 53404 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 53405 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 53406 [C] - 31 violations ⚠
- 53407
- 53408
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 Racine
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 Racine
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Racine's Housing Stock?
With 80% 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, Racine has a median build year of 1964; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Racine 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.
Racine: Remediation Cost in Perspective
This section sets two area figures side by side for Racine: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Racine can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 25% below the Wisconsin average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Racine
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Racine
Historical NFIP data for Racine contains 82 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,378. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% 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 $300 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Racine, WI