Current Noncompliance WI 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Waterford Waterworks

EPA ID: WI2520202 ยท 5,368 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Waterford Waterworks (WI2520202): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Waterford Waterworks - roughly 5,368 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 80
Avg Safety Score
5,368
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$326K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waterford Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: B

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$88,798
Median Household Income
47,996
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Waterford Waterworks have a median household income of $88,798 and about 47,996 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Waterford Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Lawrence Waterworks
5,398 people
0 violations
7 violations
0 violations
Edgerton Waterworks
5,512 people
C 2 violations
Berlin Waterworks
5,524 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,280
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,680

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,680 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Waterford Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2520202) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 5,368 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (80/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0034 mg/L No 2023-09-30

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Waterford Waterworks (WI2520202) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waterford Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Waterford Waterworks serve?

Waterford Waterworks serves approximately 5,368 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Waterford Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
174

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

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 Waterford Waterworks safe to drink? ▼
Waterford Waterworks has 5 recorded violations since 2021. The B shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Waterford Waterworks serve? ▼
Waterford Waterworks serves approximately 5,368 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Waterford Waterworks's water source? ▼
Waterford Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waterford Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0034 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-09-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Waterford Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Waterford Waterworks have a median household income of $88,798 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waterford Waterworks get its water? ▼
Waterford Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Waterford Waterworks (WI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi2520202/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Waterford Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2520202) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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