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Sheboygan Falls, WI: 4 Violations - Home Safety 82/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sheboygan Falls: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Sheboygan Falls, WI: a top-two-band grade.

How Sheboygan Falls Compares

Sheboygan Falls82/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIPs Mapped to a System Above the Lead Action Level
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$229K
Median Home Value
$3,600
Est. Remediation (1.6% of home value)

Sheboygan Falls Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0218 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: 60% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $3,600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.99.

Water Systems Serving Sheboygan Falls

3 systems shown for Sheboygan Falls, WI, from 4 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin (population ~11,583), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 68,782 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 Sheboygan Falls: B (82/100)

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

Sheboygan Falls water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0218 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
Nitrate Inorganic 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
53085 B 4 0 Sheboygan Falls Utilities

All ZIP Codes in Sheboygan Falls

  • 53085 [B] - 4 violations

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Sheboygan Falls

10.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.3% ↑
Diabetes 11.5% ↑
Mental Health 15.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Sheboygan Falls

Nitrate 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Sheboygan Falls's Housing Stock?

1974
Median Build Year
60%
Built Before 1986
44%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 60% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in Sheboygan Falls has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1974 cannot.

1974
Median Year Built
60%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
44%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (44%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (40%)

Over half of homes in Sheboygan Falls 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.

Sheboygan Falls: Remediation Cost in Perspective

The cost-to-value ratio for Sheboygan Falls is moderate by this page's scale.

Median Home Value
$229,200
Est. Remediation
$3,600
Remediation as % of home value 1.6%

Estimated remediation costs in Sheboygan Falls can be compared with local home values. The estimated $2,400–$4,800 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 1% below the Wisconsin average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Sheboygan Falls

1 of 1
ZIPs Mapped to a System Above the Lead Action Level
60%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0218
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

How much lead reaches a given Sheboygan Falls faucet depends on that building's service line and plumbing, and area data cannot settle it. What the data do show is an average of 90th-percentile lead results above 0.015 mg/L across the city's ZIP codes and a housing stock that is 60% pre-1986. The utility's lead service line inventory and a certified laboratory tap test are direct checks for a household.

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 Sheboygan Falls

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$4,328
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Sheboygan Falls contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,328. 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 $3,600 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Sheboygan Falls, WI?
Sheboygan Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 4 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Sheboygan Falls?
EPA records list 4 EPA violations for Sheboygan Falls water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Sheboygan Falls water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Sheboygan Falls is 0.0218 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Sheboygan Falls compare to Wisconsin average?
Sheboygan Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is at or above the Wisconsin state average of 70/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Sheboygan Falls?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Sheboygan Falls. The related population figure in our data is approximately 11,583 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Sheboygan Falls?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Sheboygan Falls: $3,600; modeled range $2,400 to $4,800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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