Water System Report WI

Spring Green Estates South

EPA ID: WI1571282 · 40 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Spring Green Estates South's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 40 residents year after year.

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

40
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,485
Median Household Income
30,218
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spring Green Estates South serves a community with a median household income of $77,485 and an estimated 30,218 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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 Estates South'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Iowa 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.02 ppt, PFOS: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,005
Radon Mitigation $600
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,655

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,655 (one-time) vs. $330 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 Estates South (EPA ID: WI1571282) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spring Green Estates South (WI1571282) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Green Estates South water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Spring Green Estates South has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Spring Green Estates South serve?

Spring Green Estates South serves approximately 40 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Spring Green Estates South 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
14
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 2024-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 40
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?
Spring Green Estates South meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Spring Green Estates South serve?
Spring Green Estates South serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Spring Green Estates South's water source?
Spring Green Estates South draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Spring Green Estates South's service area?
The Spring Green Estates South service area has a median household income of $77,485. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Spring Green Estates South get its water?
Spring Green Estates South'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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