Wautoma Water Department
EPA ID: WI4700718 · 2,280 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wautoma Water Department (WI4700718): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for Wautoma Water Department, which supplies 2,280 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wautoma Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wautoma Water Department have a median household income of $63,814 and about 6,881 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wautoma Water Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Wautoma Water Department (EPA ID: WI4700718) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,280 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 54982 in Wautoma.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0031 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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.
- 54982 - Wautoma
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wautoma Water Department (WI4700718) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wautoma Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wautoma Water Department 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 Wautoma Water Department serve?
Wautoma Water Department serves approximately 2,280 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Wautoma Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wautoma Water Department Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi4700718/
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