Water System Report WI

Fox Lake Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1140145 · 1,610 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fox Lake Waterworks (WI1140145): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for Fox Lake Waterworks, which supplies 1,610 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,610
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$214K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fox Lake Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$80,536
Median Household Income
21,239
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Fox Lake Waterworks have a median household income of $80,536 and about 21,239 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% 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

Fox Lake Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,573 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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

Fox Lake Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1140145) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,610 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 mg/L No 2023-09-30

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

2 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 3 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Fox Lake Waterworks (WI1140145) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox Lake Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fox Lake Waterworks in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Fox Lake Waterworks serve?

Fox Lake Waterworks serves approximately 1,610 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Fox Lake Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Fox Lake Waterworks; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Fox Lake Waterworks serve? ▼
Fox Lake Waterworks serves approximately 1,610 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fox Lake Waterworks's water source? ▼
Fox Lake Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fox Lake Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0008 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-09-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Fox Lake Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Fox Lake Waterworks have a median household income of $80,536 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fox Lake Waterworks get its water? ▼
Fox Lake Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fox Lake Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1140145/
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