Health Violations Found WI 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
4,071
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00195 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
12
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$88,798
Median Household Income
56,476
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bloomfield, Village of compares to EPA limits

Cadmium 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

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).

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 →

Cadmium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

C 4 violations
Pulaski Waterworks
4,040 people
B 0 violations
B 8 violations
Chilton Waterworks
4,191 people
C 2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
Lead Pipe Replacement $960
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $225
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,485

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,485 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

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

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 16 remain unresolved.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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.

Samples collected
58

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
1,607
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: 4,071
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

Is water from Bloomfield, Village of safe to drink?
Bloomfield, Village of has a D safety grade based on 24 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Bloomfield, Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Cadmium, Gross Alpha, Radium-228, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Bloomfield, Village of serve?
Bloomfield, Village of serves approximately 4,071 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Bloomfield, Village of's water source?
Bloomfield, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bloomfield, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00195 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bloomfield, Village of's service area?
The Bloomfield, Village of service area has a median household income of $88,798. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bloomfield, Village of get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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Bloomfield, Village of (EPA ID: WI2651469) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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