Poynette Waterworks
EPA ID: WI1110037 · 2,520 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Poynette Waterworks (WI1110037): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 4 historical violations in its record, Poynette Waterworks has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 2,520 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Poynette Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Poynette Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $95,802 and an estimated 5,909 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Poynette Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Poynette Waterworks compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Poynette Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1110037) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,520 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 53955 in Poynette.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00305 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 53955 - Poynette
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Poynette Waterworks (WI1110037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poynette Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Poynette Waterworks; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Poynette Waterworks serve?
Poynette Waterworks serves approximately 2,520 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Poynette Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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