Current Noncompliance WI 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Mineral Point Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1250084 ยท 2,487 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mineral Point Waterworks (WI1250084): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Mineral Point Waterworks has 1 violation listed as open; the utility serves approximately 2,487 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,487
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.037 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$255K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mineral Point Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$82,047
Median Household Income
12,040
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mineral Point Waterworks have a median household income of $82,047 and about 12,040 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% 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

Mineral Point 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Belgium Waterworks
2,493 people
2 violations
Abbotsford Waterworks
2,502 people
2 violations
Winneconne Waterworks
2,502 people
10 violations
Fennimore Waterworks
2,507 people
2 violations
Deerfield Waterworks
2,510 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,900
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $4,350

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)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,280
10 years
$10,560
20 years
$21,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,350 (one-time) vs. $10,560 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

Mineral Point Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1250084) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,487 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
December 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Treatment Technique 1 Yes
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.037 mg/L Yes 2023-09-30
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mineral Point Waterworks (WI1250084) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mineral Point Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mineral Point Waterworks serve?

Mineral Point Waterworks serves approximately 2,487 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Mineral Point Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, 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 Mineral Point Waterworks serve? ▼
Mineral Point Waterworks serves approximately 2,487 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mineral Point Waterworks's water source? ▼
Mineral Point Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mineral Point Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.037 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-09-30). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mineral Point Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mineral Point Waterworks have a median household income of $82,047 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mineral Point Waterworks get its water? ▼
Mineral Point 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mineral Point Waterworks (WI): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1250084/
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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

Mineral Point Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1250084) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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