Water System Report WI

Manitowoc Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4360364 · 34,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Manitowoc Waterworks earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 34,500 people.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
34,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0077 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$64,302
Median Household Income
54,738
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Manitowoc Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $64,302 and an estimated 54,738 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Manitowoc 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Sun Prairie Utilities
33,966 people
C 3 violations
0 violations
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32,104 people
B 4 violations
West Bend Waterworks
31,752 people
D 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,640
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $3,140

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

Manitowoc Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4360364) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 34,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
54220 0.0077 mg/L No N/A
54221 0.0077 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Manitowoc Waterworks (WI4360364) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manitowoc Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Manitowoc Waterworks serve?

Manitowoc Waterworks serves approximately 34,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Manitowoc Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from Manitowoc Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

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:

2,926
Confirmed Lead
85
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,467
Unknown Material
10,162
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 34,500
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

Is water from Manitowoc Waterworks safe to drink?
Manitowoc Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Manitowoc Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Manitowoc Waterworks serve?
Manitowoc Waterworks serves approximately 34,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Manitowoc Waterworks's water source?
Manitowoc Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Manitowoc Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0077 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Manitowoc Waterworks's service area?
The Manitowoc Waterworks service area has a median household income of $64,302. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Manitowoc Waterworks get its water?
Manitowoc 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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