Current Noncompliance WI 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Johnson Creek Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1280107 ยท 3,318 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Johnson Creek Waterworks (WI1280107): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Johnson Creek Waterworks - roughly 3,318 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,318
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$299K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Johnson Creek Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$93,333
Median Household Income
15,825
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Johnson Creek Waterworks have a median household income of $93,333 and about 15,825 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% 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

Johnson Creek 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Ellsworth Waterworks
3,304 people
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3,334 people
6 violations
Brillion Waterworks
3,262 people
0 violations
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Boscobel Waterworks
3,237 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Johnson Creek Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1280107) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 3,318 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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: 10 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 1, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0028 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

3 of 3 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 Johnson Creek Waterworks (WI1280107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson Creek 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 Johnson Creek Waterworks serve?

Johnson Creek Waterworks serves approximately 3,318 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Johnson Creek Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 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 Johnson Creek Waterworks serve? ▼
Johnson Creek Waterworks serves approximately 3,318 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Johnson Creek Waterworks's water source? ▼
Johnson Creek Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Johnson Creek Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0028 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 Johnson Creek Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Johnson Creek Waterworks have a median household income of $93,333 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Johnson Creek Waterworks get its water? ▼
Johnson Creek 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.). Johnson Creek Waterworks (WI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1280107/
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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

Johnson Creek Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1280107) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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