Water System Report WI

Hancock Waterworks

EPA ID: WI4700267 · 419 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Hancock Waterworks — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 419 residents.

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

419
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,500
Median Household Income
2,335
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hancock Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $59,500 and an estimated 2,335 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Hancock 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Hancock Waterworks (EPA ID: WI4700267) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 419 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 54943 in Hancock.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hancock Waterworks (WI4700267) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hancock Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hancock Waterworks serve?

Hancock Waterworks serves approximately 419 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Hancock 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
34
Unknown Material
141
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: 419
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?
Hancock Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hancock Waterworks serve?
Hancock Waterworks serves approximately 419 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hancock Waterworks's water source?
Hancock Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hancock Waterworks's service area?
The Hancock Waterworks service area has a median household income of $59,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hancock Waterworks get its water?
Hancock 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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