Brodhead Waterworks
EPA ID: WI1230072 · 3,216 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Brodhead Waterworks (WI1230072): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Brodhead Waterworks list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 3,216 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Brodhead Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Brodhead Waterworks have a median household income of $74,589 and about 6,758 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Brodhead 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin
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
Brodhead Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1230072) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 3,216 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 53520 in Brodhead.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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.
- 53520 - Brodhead
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Brodhead Waterworks (WI1230072) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brodhead Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Brodhead 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 Brodhead Waterworks serve?
Brodhead Waterworks serves approximately 3,216 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Brodhead Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brodhead Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1230072/
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