Water Quality Report

Fall Creek, WI (54742): 5 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

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

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 54742 in Fall Creek, WI contain 5 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 PFAS above MCL 5 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.002 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-06-30
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 5 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
5 violations PFAS detected 1 risk identified
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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
70,587
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$272K
Median Home Value27% 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
90/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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

Safety & Health (9) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 54742 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin is mapped to the water system Eau Claire Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6180230). This system provides water to approximately 70,587 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Eau Claire Waterworks WI6180230 70,587 Groundwater
Priory the WI6180281 185 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 Eau Claire Waterworks (WI6180230) 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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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 54742. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFHxS, PFBS.

Highest measured level: 0.011 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Radium-228

High Risk

EPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)

Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)

At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Fall Creek

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 54742 was built around 1987. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 54742 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 5 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 54742 (primary system: Eau Claire Waterworks), including 0 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 54742's water come from?

The recorded water source for Eau Claire Waterworks, a system mapped to ZIP code 54742, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 70,587 people.

How can I get my water tested in Fall Creek?

If Eau Claire 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 54742 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 54742 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-06-30). 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 54742?

54742 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Eau Claire County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 54742's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 54742. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fall Creek, WI (54742): 5 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/54742/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 54742

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
54720 Altoona, WI 7.8 mi B 2
54722 Augusta, WI 9.5 mi N/A 0
54701 Eau Claire, WI 10.0 mi C 7
54702 Eau Claire, WI 10.9 mi N/A 0
54703 Eau Claire, WI 12.2 mi C 10
54729 Chippewa Falls, WI 12.8 mi N/A 11
54774 Chippewa Falls, WI 12.8 mi N/A 0
54727 Cadott, WI 14.6 mi N/A 1
54770 Strum, WI 14.7 mi N/A 0
54758 Osseo, WI 14.8 mi N/A 0

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