Water System Report WI

Marion Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4690396 · 1,293 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marion Waterworks (WI4690396): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: Marion Waterworks - zero violation entries, 1,293 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,293
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marion Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$63,394
Median Household Income
11,725
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
5%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Marion Waterworks have a median household income of $63,394 and about 11,725 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% 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

Marion Waterworks'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Manawa Waterworks
1,300 people
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Gillett Waterworks
1,264 people
0 violations
Theresa Waterworks
1,262 people
1 violation
Montello Waterworks
1,329 people
6 violations
Elroy Waterworks
1,333 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Marion Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4690396) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,293 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
0.0028 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 Marion Waterworks (WI4690396) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Marion Waterworks 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 Marion Waterworks serve?

Marion Waterworks serves approximately 1,293 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Marion Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Marion Waterworks; 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 Marion Waterworks serve? ▼
Marion Waterworks serves approximately 1,293 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Marion Waterworks's water source? ▼
Marion Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marion Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0028 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 Marion Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Marion Waterworks have a median household income of $63,394 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marion Waterworks get its water? ▼
Marion Waterworks'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marion Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi4690396/
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