Water System Report WI

West Allis Waterworks

EPA ID: WI2410595 ยท 63,240 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Allis Waterworks (WI2410595): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - West Allis Waterworks has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 63,240 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
63,240
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$70,998
Median Household Income
92,853
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Allis Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $70,998 and an estimated 92,853 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

West Allis Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Oshkosh Waterworks
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Janesville Water Utility
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C 0 violations
Eau Claire Waterworks
70,587 people
C 0 violations
Waukesha Water Utility
70,718 people
F 75 violations
La Crosse Waterworks
53,000 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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 Allis Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2410595) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 63,240 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0024 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 2 (Moderate 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 West Allis Waterworks (WI2410595) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Allis Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

West Allis Waterworks serves approximately 63,240 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does West Allis Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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

Is water from West Allis Waterworks safe to drink?
West Allis Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
West Allis 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 Allis Waterworks serve?
West Allis Waterworks serves approximately 63,240 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is West Allis Waterworks's water source?
West Allis Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Allis Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Allis Waterworks's service area?
The West Allis Waterworks service area has a median household income of $70,998. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Allis Waterworks get its water?
West Allis Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Allis Waterworks, WI: Serves 63K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi2410595/
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