Bloomfield, Village of
EPA ID: WI2651469 · 4,071 people served · 4 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for Bloomfield, Village of show 16 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 4,071 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 10 (2024) to 9 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bloomfield, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Bloomfield, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $88,798 and an estimated 56,476 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bloomfield, Village of'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.
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Bloomfield, Village of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Cadmium at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Gross Alpha at 4 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-228 at 3 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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).
Cadmium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Bloomfield, Village of (EPA ID: WI2651469) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 4,071 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Radium-226 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Cadmium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Cadmium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Cadmium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 4002 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 4 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 3 | Yes |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 3 | Yes |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 4002 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Cadmium (EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L)
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen At-risk groups: people with low iron or calcium intake (increased absorption), people relying on older galvanized plumbing.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange, coagulation/filtration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53157 | 0.00195 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Bloomfield, Village of (WI2651469) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bloomfield, Village of water safe to drink?
Bloomfield, Village of has recorded 4 health-based violations 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 Bloomfield, Village of serve?
Bloomfield, Village of serves approximately 4,071 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.
Where does Bloomfield, Village of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Bloomfield, Village of (EPA ID: WI2651469) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.