Blue River Waterworks
EPA ID: WI1220087 · 424 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Blue River Waterworks has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 424 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Blue River Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Blue River Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $58,198 and an estimated 1,470 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Blue River 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.
About 5% of homes in Richland 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
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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
Blue River Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1220087) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 424 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 53518 in Blue River.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 53518 — Blue River
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blue River Waterworks (WI1220087) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue River Waterworks water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Blue River Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Blue River Waterworks serve?
Blue River Waterworks serves approximately 424 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Blue River 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:
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.
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.