Dousman Water Utility
EPA ID: WI2680197 · 2,350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dousman Water Utility (WI2680197): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Dousman Water Utility's EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,350 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dousman Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dousman Water Utility have a median household income of $103,921 and about 7,107 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dousman Water Utility'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Dousman Water Utility (EPA ID: WI2680197) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,350 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 53118 in Dousman.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0023 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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.
- 53118 - Dousman
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dousman Water Utility (WI2680197) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dousman Water Utility 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 Dousman Water Utility serve?
Dousman Water Utility serves approximately 2,350 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Dousman Water Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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