Water System Report WI

Muscoda Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1220112 · 1,453 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Muscoda Waterworks has supplied tap water to 1,453 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
1,453
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00264 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,759
Median Household Income
2,924
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Muscoda Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $65,759 and an estimated 2,924 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

Muscoda 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
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.

System Overview

Muscoda Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1220112) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,453 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 53573 in Muscoda.

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
53573 0.00264 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Muscoda Waterworks (WI1220112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muscoda Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Muscoda Waterworks serve?

Muscoda Waterworks serves approximately 1,453 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Muscoda 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
494
Unknown Material
98
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: 1,453
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 Muscoda Waterworks safe to drink?
Muscoda 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?
Muscoda Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Muscoda Waterworks serve?
Muscoda Waterworks serves approximately 1,453 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Muscoda Waterworks's water source?
Muscoda Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Muscoda Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00264 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Muscoda Waterworks's service area?
The Muscoda Waterworks service area has a median household income of $65,759. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Muscoda Waterworks get its water?
Muscoda 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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