Current Noncompliance WI 22 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

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

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
8,166
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
38
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$387K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

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

$97,434
Median Household Income
81,144
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

31 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 4 ppt, PFOS: 4 ppt, PFHxS: 10 ppt, PFNA: 10 ppt, HFPO-DA: 10 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Muskego Water Utility
8,150 people
C 5 violations
Mukwonago Waterworks
8,190 people
C 0 violations
2 violations
Waupun Utilities
8,056 people
C 0 violations
Ashland Water Utility
8,000 people
B 13 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $19,355

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$17,345
10 years
$34,690
20 years
$69,380

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $34,690 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

12 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

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.

Samples collected
145

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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pewaukee Village Waterworks safe to drink? ▼
Pewaukee Village Waterworks has 38 recorded violations since 2021. The F shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 38 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Pewaukee Village Waterworks serve? ▼
Pewaukee Village Waterworks serves approximately 8,166 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pewaukee Village Waterworks's water source? ▼
Pewaukee Village Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pewaukee Village Waterworks's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Pewaukee Village Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Pewaukee Village Waterworks have a median household income of $97,434 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pewaukee Village Waterworks get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pewaukee Village Waterworks (WI): 22 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi2680229/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Pewaukee Village Waterworks (EPA ID: WI2680229) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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