Water System Report WI

West Baraboo Waterworks

EPA ID: WI1570112 ยท 1,414 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Baraboo Waterworks (WI1570112): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, West Baraboo Waterworks has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,414 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,414
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00066 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Baraboo Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,856
Median Household Income
21,342
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Baraboo Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $73,856 and an estimated 21,342 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

West Baraboo 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

System Overview

West Baraboo Waterworks (EPA ID: WI1570112) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,414 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 53913 in Baraboo.

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
0.00066 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.

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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 West Baraboo Waterworks (WI1570112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Baraboo Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

West Baraboo Waterworks serves approximately 1,414 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does West Baraboo Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
West Baraboo Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Baraboo Waterworks serve?
West Baraboo Waterworks serves approximately 1,414 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Baraboo Waterworks's water source?
West Baraboo Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Baraboo Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00066 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Baraboo Waterworks's service area?
The West Baraboo Waterworks service area has a median household income of $73,856. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Baraboo Waterworks get its water?
West Baraboo 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.). West Baraboo Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi1570112/
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