Water System Report WI

Geneva National Community Services

EPA ID: WI2650907 · 2,250 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Geneva National Community Services recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 2,250 people.

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

2,250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$337K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Geneva National Community Services Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,018
Median Household Income
18,440
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Geneva National Community Services serves a community with a median household income of $83,018 and an estimated 18,440 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Geneva National Community Services'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Walworth 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Darlington Waterworks
2,235 people
C 3 violations
Kohler Waterworks
2,271 people
B 0 violations
Fredonia Waterworks
2,279 people
C 1 violation
Washburn Waterworks
2,280 people
B 3 violations
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $3,000 (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

Geneva National Community Services (EPA ID: WI2650907) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 53147 in Lake Geneva.

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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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Geneva National Community Services (WI2650907) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geneva National Community Services water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Geneva National Community Services has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Geneva National Community Services serve?

Geneva National Community Services serves approximately 2,250 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Geneva National Community Services 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
834
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: 2,250
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?
Geneva National Community Services meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Geneva National Community Services serve?
Geneva National Community Services serves approximately 2,250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Geneva National Community Services's water source?
Geneva National Community Services draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Geneva National Community Services's service area?
The Geneva National Community Services service area has a median household income of $83,018. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Geneva National Community Services get its water?
Geneva National Community Services'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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