Health Violations Found WI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Caledonia Water Utility - Village of

EPA ID: WI2520184 · 21,819 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Caledonia Water Utility - Village of has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 21,819 residents.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
21,819
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$227K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Caledonia Water Utility - Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,767
Median Household Income
146,069
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caledonia Water Utility - Village of serves a community with a median household income of $75,767 and an estimated 146,069 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Caledonia Water Utility - Village of'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Racine County, Wisconsin rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Caledonia Water Utility - Village of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

B 2 violations
Franklin Water Utility
22,500 people
B 5 violations
Howard Waterworks
21,133 people
0 violations
Germantown Water Utility
20,027 people
C 5 violations
D 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $991
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $245
Total Estimated Cost $1,636

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,636 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Caledonia Water Utility - Village of (EPA ID: WI2520184) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 21,819 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
53108 0.0033 mg/L No N/A

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Caledonia Water Utility - Village of (WI2520184) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caledonia Water Utility - Village of water safe to drink?

Caledonia Water Utility - Village of has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Caledonia Water Utility - Village of serve?

Caledonia Water Utility - Village of serves approximately 21,819 people across 11 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Caledonia Water Utility - Village of 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
232

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
8,305
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 21,819
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Caledonia Water Utility - Village of safe to drink?
Caledonia Water Utility - Village of earns a B safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Caledonia Water Utility - Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Caledonia Water Utility - Village of serve?
Caledonia Water Utility - Village of serves approximately 21,819 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Caledonia Water Utility - Village of's water source?
Caledonia Water Utility - Village of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Caledonia Water Utility - Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Caledonia Water Utility - Village of's service area?
The Caledonia Water Utility - Village of service area has a median household income of $75,767. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Caledonia Water Utility - Village of get its water?
Caledonia Water Utility - Village of'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Caledonia Water Utility - Village of (EPA ID: WI2520184) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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