Health Violations Found

Helenville, WI (53137): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Johnson Creek Waterworks

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 53137 in Helenville, WI contain 11 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0028 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-09-30
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 10 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
11 violations 1 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
3,318
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$329K
Median Home Value53% above state median ($214K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
70/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 53137 in Helenville, Wisconsin is mapped to the water system Johnson Creek Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1280107). This system provides water to approximately 3,318 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Johnson Creek Waterworks (WI1280107) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Helenville

Based on local data for ZIP 53137, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 53137 was built around 1978. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Helenville is 1978; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1978 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 53137 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 11 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 53137 (primary system: Johnson Creek Waterworks), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 53137's water come from?

The recorded water source for Johnson Creek Waterworks, a system mapped to ZIP code 53137, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 3,318 people.

How can I get my water tested in Helenville?

If Johnson Creek Waterworks supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 53137 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 53137 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-09-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 53137?

53137 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jefferson County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Helenville, WI (53137): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/53137/
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Page version: October 2026.

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