Health Violations Found WI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Spring Green Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1570109 · 1,626 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Per EPA records, Spring Green Waterworks: 4 unresolved violations, 1,626 people in service area.

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

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
1,626
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0037 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spring Green Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$90,576
Median Household Income
9,893
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spring Green Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $90,576 and an estimated 9,893 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Spring Green 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dane 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Spring Green Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Lead 3 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 4002 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Thorp Waterworks
1,636 people
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C 3 violations
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1,610 people
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Stratford Waterworks
1,643 people
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Random Lake Waterworks
1,594 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,450 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Spring Green Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1570109) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,626 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Lead Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 2, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Radium-226 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 4002 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Radium-228 Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 4002 Other Violation 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
53588 0.0037 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Spring Green Waterworks (WI1570109) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Green Waterworks water safe to drink?

Spring Green Waterworks has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Spring Green Waterworks serve?

Spring Green Waterworks serves approximately 1,626 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Spring Green 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
766
Unknown Material
97
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: 1,626
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 Spring Green Waterworks safe to drink?
Spring Green Waterworks has a C safety grade based on 17 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Spring Green Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Monochloroacetic Acid, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Spring Green Waterworks serve?
Spring Green Waterworks serves approximately 1,626 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Spring Green Waterworks's water source?
Spring Green Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Spring Green Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0037 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Spring Green Waterworks's service area?
The Spring Green Waterworks service area has a median household income of $90,576. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Spring Green Waterworks get its water?
Spring Green 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Spring Green Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1570109) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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