ZipCheckup grade for 53528: D.

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Health Violations Found
D 54

Cross Plains, WI (53528): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 54/100

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Cross Plains Waterworks)

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 53528 in Cross Plains, WI contain 32 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
D 54/100
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0048 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-09-30
NFIP Claim History Claim records 17 claims
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 31 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0048 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.
  • Flood 17 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
32 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
D
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 54 / 100
Bottom 13% of U.S. ZIP codes
2
Water Systems
4,100
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0048 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.1× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$425K
Median Home Value98% above state median ($214K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 54/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
22/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
61/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 53528 in Cross Plains, Wisconsin is mapped to the water system Cross Plains Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1130219). This system provides water to approximately 4,100 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Cross Plains Waterworks WI1130219 4,100 Groundwater
Middleton Waterworks WI1130242 23,868 Groundwater

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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 Cross Plains Waterworks (WI1130219) 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 53528 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Cross Plains has 17 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 53528 was built around 1970. 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 Cross Plains is 1970; 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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Homes built around 1970 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 53528 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 32 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 53528 (primary system: Cross Plains 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 53528's water come from?

The recorded water source for Cross Plains Waterworks, a system mapped to ZIP code 53528, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 4,100 people.

How does Cross Plains water compare to the national average?

Cross Plains's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 88% of ZIP codes within Wisconsin.

How can I get my water tested in Cross Plains?

If Cross Plains 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 53528 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 53528 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0048 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 53528?

53528 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Dane County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 53528?

FEMA records contain 17 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 53528; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cross Plains, WI (53528): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 54/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/53528/
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Page version: October 2026.

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