Pewaukee Village Waterworks
EPA ID: WI2680229 ยท 8,166 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pewaukee Village Waterworks (WI2680229): 12 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Pewaukee Village Waterworks's EPA file includes 12 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 8,166 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pewaukee Village Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: F
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pewaukee Village Waterworks have a median household income of $97,434 and about 81,144 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pewaukee Village Waterworks'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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 20 detections recorded. 6 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin
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 Village Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2680229) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 8,166 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 22 archived, 0 addressed, and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 19, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 19, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 30, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| March 3, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 3, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 12, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 12, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 9, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 9, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 9, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 16 | No |
| Gross Alpha | MCL Violation | 15 | Yes |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL Violation | 7 | 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.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, lime softening. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-09-30 |
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pewaukee Village Waterworks (WI2680229) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pewaukee Village Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 12 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Pewaukee Village Waterworks serve?
Pewaukee Village Waterworks serves approximately 8,166 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.
Where does Pewaukee Village Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #95 / 100 Highest Exposure Burden (U.S.)
- #3 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Wisconsin)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pewaukee Village Waterworks (WI): 22 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi2680229/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
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Contact your utility
Pewaukee Village Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2680229) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.