Historical Compliance Records WI 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Theresa Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1140154 ยท 1,262 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Theresa Waterworks (WI1140154): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Theresa Waterworks's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,262 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,262
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$206K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$75,630
Median Household Income
14,718
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Theresa Waterworks have a median household income of $75,630 and about 14,718 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Theresa 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Theresa Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1140154) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,262 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
September 3, 2025 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Theresa Waterworks (WI1140154) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theresa Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Theresa Waterworks; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Theresa Waterworks serve?

Theresa Waterworks serves approximately 1,262 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Theresa Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Theresa Waterworks serve? ▼
Theresa Waterworks serves approximately 1,262 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Theresa Waterworks's water source? ▼
Theresa Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Theresa Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0007 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 Theresa Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Theresa Waterworks have a median household income of $75,630 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Theresa Waterworks get its water? ▼
Theresa 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Theresa Waterworks (WI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1140154/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Theresa Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1140154) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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