Current Noncompliance WI 22 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Pewaukee Village Waterworks

EPA ID: WI2680229 ยท 8,166 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pewaukee Village Waterworks (WI2680229): 12 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Pewaukee Village Waterworks list 12 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 8,166 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
8,166
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
38
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$387K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pewaukee Village Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$97,434
Median Household Income
81,144
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pewaukee Village Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $97,434 and an estimated 81,144 residents across its service area. 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 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
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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pewaukee Village Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 7 pCi/L (14% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 15 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 20 detections recorded. 6 exceed 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 โ†’

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

Find a certified water 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,033

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $19,355

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

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 $3,033 (one-time) vs. $34,690 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

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 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
November 19, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 19, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
September 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
March 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 12, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 12, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
September 9, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 9, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 9, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 16 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 15 Yes
Gross Beta Radionuclides 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.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), 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
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 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: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
145

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) 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 a F safety grade based on 38 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Pewaukee Village Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Gross Alpha, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of Pewaukee Village Waterworks's service area?
The Pewaukee Village Waterworks service area has a median household income of $97,434. 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 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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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