Water System Report WI

Shorewood Hills Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1130236 · 1,670 people served · 35 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Shorewood Hills Waterworks has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,670 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,670
People Served
35
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 36 (2023) to 74 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shorewood Hills Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,007
Median Household Income
308,771
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shorewood Hills Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $75,007 and an estimated 308,771 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Shorewood Hills 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dane County, Wisconsin rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 29 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.02 ppt, PFOS: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Galesville Waterworks
1,679 people
B 9 violations
Stratford Waterworks
1,643 people
C 3 violations
Osseo Waterworks
1,701 people
B 4 violations
C 3 violations
Thorp Waterworks
1,636 people
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $414
PFAS Treatment $186
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Shorewood Hills Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1130236) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,670 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 35 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 34 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 35 ZIP codes:

53701 · 53702 · 53703 · 53704 · 53705 53706 · 53707 · 53708 · 53711 · 53713 53714 · 53715 · 53716 · 53717 · 53718 53719 · 53725 · 53726 · 53744 · 53774 53777 · 53778 · 53779 · 53782 · 53783 53784 · 53785 · 53786 · 53788 · 53789 53790 · 53791 · 53792 · 53793 · 53794

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shorewood Hills Waterworks (WI1130236) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shorewood Hills Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Shorewood Hills Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Shorewood Hills Waterworks serve?

Shorewood Hills Waterworks serves approximately 1,670 people across 35 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Shorewood Hills Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
586
Unknown Material
197
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,670
Reported to Wisconsin

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Shorewood Hills Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shorewood Hills Waterworks serve?
Shorewood Hills Waterworks serves approximately 1,670 people with drinking water across 35 ZIP codes.
What is Shorewood Hills Waterworks's water source?
Shorewood Hills Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shorewood Hills Waterworks's service area?
The Shorewood Hills Waterworks service area has a median household income of $75,007. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shorewood Hills Waterworks get its water?
Shorewood Hills 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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