Water System Report WI

West Baraboo Waterworks

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

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,414
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
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.

💧 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

About 2% of homes in Sauk 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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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C 2 violations
Mishicot Waterworks
1,432 people
C 0 violations
Cornell Waterworks
1,390 people
C 1 violation
Woodville Waterworks
1,386 people
C 2 violations
Augusta Waterworks
1,450 people
B 7 violations

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 violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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?

Based on EPA records, West Baraboo Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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.

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
0
Unknown Material
623
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: 1,414
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

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.
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.
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