Water System Report WI

Cedar Grove Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4600437 · 2,213 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Cedar Grove Waterworks stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,213 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
2,213
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0089 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$257K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 75% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedar Grove Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$92,386
Median Household Income
13,971
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cedar Grove Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $92,386 and an estimated 13,971 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Cedar Grove 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.

Low 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Schofield Waterworks
2,205 people
B 1 violation
Darlington Waterworks
2,235 people
C 3 violations
Butler Waterworks
2,181 people
C 3 violations
0 violations
Kohler Waterworks
2,271 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,050
Radon Mitigation $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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

Cedar Grove Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4600437) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,213 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
53013 0.0089 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

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 Cedar Grove Waterworks (WI4600437) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Grove Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cedar Grove Waterworks serve?

Cedar Grove Waterworks serves approximately 2,213 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Cedar Grove Waterworks 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:

3
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
549
Unknown Material
263
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 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,213
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 Cedar Grove Waterworks safe to drink?
Cedar Grove 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?
Cedar Grove Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cedar Grove Waterworks serve?
Cedar Grove Waterworks serves approximately 2,213 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Cedar Grove Waterworks's water source?
Cedar Grove Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cedar Grove Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0089 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cedar Grove Waterworks's service area?
The Cedar Grove Waterworks service area has a median household income of $92,386. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cedar Grove Waterworks get its water?
Cedar Grove 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.
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