Historical Compliance Records WI 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Green Lake Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4240217 ยท 1,002 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Green Lake Waterworks (WI4240217): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 5 violations logged for Green Lake Waterworks carry a resolved status, and around 1,002 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,002
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$227K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Green Lake Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,895
Median Household Income
13,420
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Green Lake Waterworks have a median household income of $71,895 and about 13,420 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% 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

Green Lake 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Sister Bay Waterworks
1,000 people
0 violations
0 violations
Athens Waterworks
1,025 people
4 violations
Crivitz Waterworks
1,026 people
4 violations
Balsam Lake Waterworks
1,031 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Green Lake Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4240217) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,002 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No 2023-09-30

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

2 of 2 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 Green Lake Waterworks (WI4240217) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Lake Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Green Lake Waterworks; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Green Lake Waterworks serve?

Green Lake Waterworks serves approximately 1,002 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Green Lake Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 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 Green Lake Waterworks serve? ▼
Green Lake Waterworks serves approximately 1,002 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Green Lake Waterworks's water source? ▼
Green Lake Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Green Lake Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0011 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-09-30). 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 Green Lake Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Green Lake Waterworks have a median household income of $71,895 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Green Lake Waterworks get its water? ▼
Green Lake 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Green Lake Waterworks (WI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi4240217/
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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

Green Lake Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4240217) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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