Water System Report WI

Shawano Lk San District 1

EPA ID: WI4590457 ยท 4,950 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Shawano Lk San District 1 (WI4590457): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Violation-free in EPA records - Shawano Lk San District 1, 4,950 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,950
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shawano Lk San District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$65,056
Median Household Income
18,763
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Shawano Lk San District 1 have a median household income of $65,056 and about 18,763 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% 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

Shawano Lk San District 1'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 4 ppt, PFOS: 4 ppt, PFHxS: 10 ppt, PFNA: 10 ppt, HFPO-DA: 10 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Union Grove Waterworks
4,900 people
B 2 violations
West Salem Waterworks
5,045 people
B 0 violations
East Troy Waterworks
5,054 people
C 0 violations
2 violations
Mayville Waterworks
5,112 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Shawano Lk San District 1 (EPA ID: WI4590457) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 4,950 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 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 Shawano Lk San District 1 (WI4590457) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawano Lk San District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Shawano Lk San District 1 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Shawano Lk San District 1 serve?

Shawano Lk San District 1 serves approximately 4,950 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Shawano Lk San District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected; the table compares each one with the EPA MCL where one exists (April 2024 rule, compliance required from 2029) and with this state's enforceable standard where one exists.

Samples collected
174
Detections
1
Latest sample
11/20/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFBA 5.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Shawano Lk San District 1; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Shawano Lk San District 1 serve? ▼
Shawano Lk San District 1 serves approximately 4,950 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Shawano Lk San District 1's water source? ▼
Shawano Lk San District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shawano Lk San District 1's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0005 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 Shawano Lk San District 1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Shawano Lk San District 1 have a median household income of $65,056 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shawano Lk San District 1 get its water? ▼
Shawano Lk San District 1'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.). Shawano Lk San District 1 Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi4590457/
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