Historical Compliance Records WI

Freedom Sanitary District

EPA ID: WI4451607 ยท 3,260 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Freedom Sanitary District (WI4451607): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Freedom Sanitary District, 3 past violations, all resolved, 3,260 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,260
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Freedom Sanitary District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,364
Median Household Income
28,030
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Freedom Sanitary District serves a community with a median household income of $86,364 and an estimated 28,030 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Freedom Sanitary District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Freedom Sanitary District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Brillion Waterworks
3,262 people
0 violations
Boscobel Waterworks
3,237 people
0 violations
4 violations
Algoma Waterworks
3,219 people
0 violations
Brodhead Waterworks
3,216 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Freedom Sanitary District (EPA ID: WI4451607) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 3,260 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 54130 in Kaukauna.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 the full compliance record for Freedom Sanitary District (WI4451607) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freedom Sanitary District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Freedom Sanitary District; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Freedom Sanitary District serve?

Freedom Sanitary District serves approximately 3,260 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Freedom Sanitary District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Freedom Sanitary District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Gross Alpha. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Freedom Sanitary District serve?
Freedom Sanitary District serves approximately 3,260 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Freedom Sanitary District's water source?
Freedom Sanitary District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Freedom Sanitary District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Freedom Sanitary District's service area?
The Freedom Sanitary District service area has a median household income of $86,364. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Freedom Sanitary District get its water?
Freedom Sanitary District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Freedom Sanitary District (WI): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi4451607/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Freedom Sanitary District (EPA ID: WI4451607) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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