Water System Report WI

Marshall Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1130237 · 3,862 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Marshall Waterworks recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 3,862 people.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
3,862
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marshall Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$86,667
Median Household Income
20,124
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marshall Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $86,667 and an estimated 20,124 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Marshall 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3,932 people
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0 violations
Arcadia Waterworks
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,233

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

Marshall Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1130237) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 3,862 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
53559 0.00033 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marshall Waterworks (WI1130237) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshall Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Marshall Waterworks serve?

Marshall Waterworks serves approximately 3,862 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Marshall Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
488
Unknown Material
688
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 3,862
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

Is water from Marshall Waterworks safe to drink?
Marshall Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Marshall Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marshall Waterworks serve?
Marshall Waterworks serves approximately 3,862 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Marshall Waterworks's water source?
Marshall Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marshall Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marshall Waterworks's service area?
The Marshall Waterworks service area has a median household income of $86,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marshall Waterworks get its water?
Marshall 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.
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