Douglas Plaza South
EPA ID: WI2680862 · 62 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, Douglas Plaza South carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 62 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Douglas Plaza South Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Douglas Plaza South serves a community with a median household income of $133,036 and an estimated 6,467 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Douglas Plaza South'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Douglas Plaza South (EPA ID: WI2680862) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 62 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 53122 in Elm Grove.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 53122 — Elm Grove
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Douglas Plaza South (WI2680862) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglas Plaza South water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Douglas Plaza South has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Douglas Plaza South serve?
Douglas Plaza South serves approximately 62 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Douglas Plaza South get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.