Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility
EPA ID: WI2680214 · 8,671 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Per EPA records, Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility: 40 unresolved violations, 8,671 people in service area.
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 8 (2023) to 29 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility serves a community with a median household income of $93,045 and an estimated 117,278 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility'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 Waukesha 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 70th 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 Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 21 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP 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. 34 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Gross Alpha 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
Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility (EPA ID: WI2680214) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 8,671 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| August 18, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 18, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 21 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 17 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 5 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53072 | 0.0026 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: 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 Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility (WI2680214) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility water safe to drink?
Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility has recorded 27 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 Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility serve?
Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility serves approximately 8,671 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.
Where does Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
Pewaukee City Water and Sewer Utility (EPA ID: WI2680214) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.