Water System Report WI

Whitefish Bay Waterworks

EPA ID: WI2410597 ยท 14,272 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Whitefish Bay Waterworks (WI2410597): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Whitefish Bay Waterworks has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 14,272 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
14,272
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0047 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$420K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whitefish Bay Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$104,125
Median Household Income
64,808
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whitefish Bay Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $104,125 and an estimated 64,808 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

Whitefish Bay 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

99 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Greendale Waterworks
14,393 people
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Verona Waterworks
14,030 people
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Whitewater Waterworks
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Allouez Waterworks
13,923 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Whitefish Bay Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2410597) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 14,272 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
0.0047 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Whitefish Bay Waterworks (WI2410597) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitefish Bay Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay Waterworks serve?

Whitefish Bay Waterworks serves approximately 14,272 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay Waterworks safe to drink?
Whitefish Bay Waterworks has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Whitefish Bay Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whitefish Bay Waterworks serve?
Whitefish Bay Waterworks serves approximately 14,272 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Whitefish Bay Waterworks's water source?
Whitefish Bay Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Whitefish Bay Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0047 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Whitefish Bay Waterworks's service area?
The Whitefish Bay Waterworks service area has a median household income of $104,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Whitefish Bay Waterworks get its water?
Whitefish Bay 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.). Whitefish Bay Waterworks, WI: Serves 14K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi2410597/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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