Water System Report WI

Shullsburg Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1330076 ยท 1,222 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shullsburg Waterworks (WI1330076): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Shullsburg Waterworks posted zero EPA violations serving 1,222 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,222
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00612 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,813
Median Household Income
7,864
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shullsburg Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $67,813 and an estimated 7,864 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Shullsburg 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Shullsburg Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1330076) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,222 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00612 mg/L No N/A

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

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 the full compliance record for Shullsburg Waterworks (WI1330076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shullsburg Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Shullsburg 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 Shullsburg Waterworks serve?

Shullsburg Waterworks serves approximately 1,222 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Shullsburg Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Shullsburg Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shullsburg Waterworks serve?
Shullsburg Waterworks serves approximately 1,222 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Shullsburg Waterworks's water source?
Shullsburg Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shullsburg Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00612 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shullsburg Waterworks's service area?
The Shullsburg Waterworks service area has a median household income of $67,813. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shullsburg Waterworks get its water?
Shullsburg 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shullsburg Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1330076/
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