CITY REPORT WI

Wilson, WI: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$324K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

Wilson Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Homes built before 1986: 53% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.96.

Water Systems Serving Wilson

In Wilson, WI, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility - a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wilson, Wisconsin, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,154 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Wilson water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
54027 1 0 Glenwood City Waterworks

All ZIP Codes in Wilson

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Wilson

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 9.6% ↓
Mental Health 14.6% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Wilson

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

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

How Old Is Wilson's Housing Stock?

1970
Median Build Year
53%
Built Before 1986
38%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 53% 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

Reading the housing age data for Wilson - median build year 1970 - the overriding implication is that the plumbing materials inside a typical home here reflect pre-1986 construction standards. In practical terms, that means lead-soldered copper joints are common across much of the housing stock. Where those materials are present, water can leach lead as it moves through joints - a pathway that corrosion control treatment under federal rules is designed to reduce, though it cannot eliminate lead risk where the plumbing materials themselves contain lead.

1970
Median Year Built
53%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
38%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (38%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (47%)

Over half of homes in Wilson 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.

Wilson: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Placing remediation in the context of Wilson's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.

Median Home Value
$323,600
Est. Remediation
$1,500
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Wilson are relatively low compared to home values. The $950–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 40% above the Wisconsin average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Wilson

53%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Practically, the structural drivers in Wilson - 53% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water violations does Wilson have?
Wilson water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
How many water systems serve Wilson?
Wilson is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 1,154 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Wilson?
Estimated remediation costs in Wilson average $1,500 per household, ranging from $950 to $2,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wilson, WI: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/wilson/
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Page version: August 2026.

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