Monitoring Violations WI

Northland Mission

EPA ID: WI4380440 · 75 people served · 3 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Northland Mission currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved — serving a population of approximately 75.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
75
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000305 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northland Mission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$49,722
Median Household Income
2,939
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northland Mission serves a community with a median household income of $49,722 and an estimated 2,939 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Northland Mission'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Marinette 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Northland Mission compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Bromochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Bromochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

NORTHLAND MISSION (EPA ID: WI4380440) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 75 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

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

Violation History

9 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 28, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 27, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Monitoring Resolved
November 24, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
54119 0.000305 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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northland Mission (WI4380440) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northland Mission water safe to drink?

Northland Mission has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Northland Mission serve?

Northland Mission serves approximately 75 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Northland Mission 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
29
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 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 75
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Northland Mission safe to drink?
Northland Mission has a C safety grade based on 9 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Northland Mission's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Bromochloroacetic Acid, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Northland Mission serve?
Northland Mission serves approximately 75 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Northland Mission's water source?
Northland Mission draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Northland Mission's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000305 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Northland Mission's service area?
The Northland Mission service area has a median household income of $49,722. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Northland Mission get its water?
Northland Mission'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Northland Mission (EPA ID: WI4380440) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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