Water System Report WI

Sheboygan Tn Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4600403 · 4,596 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Sheboygan Tn Waterworks shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 4,596 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

4,596
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$236K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sheboygan Tn Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,739
Median Household Income
67,160
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sheboygan Tn Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $77,739 and an estimated 67,160 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sheboygan Tn Waterworks'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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.02 ppt, PFOS: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

C 0 violations
Dodgeville Waterworks
4,583 people
C 1 violation
Oconto Waterworks
4,610 people
B 2 violations
Clintonville Utilities
4,635 people
C 2 violations
Suamico Waterworks
4,697 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,975

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:

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 $1,975 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Sheboygan Tn Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4600403) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 4,596 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 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 Sheboygan Tn Waterworks (WI4600403) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheboygan Tn Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sheboygan Tn Waterworks serve?

Sheboygan Tn Waterworks serves approximately 4,596 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Sheboygan Tn Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
8
Latest sample
10/16/2023
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 12 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 12 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 4.4 ppt
PFBS 4.2 ppt
PFHxA 3.2 ppt

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,606
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 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,596
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

Should I use a water filter?
Sheboygan Tn Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sheboygan Tn Waterworks serve?
Sheboygan Tn Waterworks serves approximately 4,596 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Sheboygan Tn Waterworks's water source?
Sheboygan Tn Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sheboygan Tn Waterworks's service area?
The Sheboygan Tn Waterworks service area has a median household income of $77,739. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sheboygan Tn Waterworks get its water?
Sheboygan Tn Waterworks'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.
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