Water System Report WI

Bellevue Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4050459 · 16,715 people served · 13 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Bellevue Waterworks sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 16,715 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

16,715
People Served
13
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$206K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 13 (2023) to 27 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bellevue Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,768
Median Household Income
238,042
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bellevue Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $76,768 and an estimated 238,042 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bellevue Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Brown 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Beaver Dam Water Utility
16,200 people
D 1 violation
River Falls Waterworks
16,000 people
C 5 violations
Menomonie Waterworks
15,950 people
B 6 violations
Kaukauna Utilities
17,493 people
B 1 violation
Hartford Waterworks
15,805 people
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $738
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,438

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

Bellevue Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4050459) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 16,715 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 10 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bellevue Waterworks (WI4050459) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellevue Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bellevue Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bellevue Waterworks serve?

Bellevue Waterworks serves approximately 16,715 people across 13 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Bellevue Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
8,353
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 16,715
Reported to Wisconsin

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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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

Should I use a water filter?
Bellevue Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bellevue Waterworks serve?
Bellevue Waterworks serves approximately 16,715 people with drinking water across 13 ZIP codes.
What is Bellevue Waterworks's water source?
Bellevue Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bellevue Waterworks's service area?
The Bellevue Waterworks service area has a median household income of $76,768. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bellevue Waterworks get its water?
Bellevue Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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