Historical Compliance Records WI

Barron Light & Water Department

EPA ID: WI6030125 ยท 3,423 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Barron Light & Water Department (WI6030125): 22 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Barron Light & Water Department includes 22 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 3,423 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,423
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
22
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Barron Light & Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,882
Median Household Income
27,574
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Barron Light & Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $63,882 and an estimated 27,574 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Barron Light & Water Department'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Barron Light & Water Department compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Peshtigo Waterworks
3,420 people
4 violations
Mosinee Waterworks
3,406 people
0 violations
Somerset Waterworks
3,334 people
6 violations
Sauk City Waterworks
3,518 people
C 2 violations
Waterloo Waterworks
3,520 people
C 1 violation

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 $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Barron Light & Water Department (EPA ID: WI6030125) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 3,423 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 22 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Organic Carbon Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 mg/L No N/A

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

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Barron Light & Water Department (WI6030125) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron Light & Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Barron Light & Water Department; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Barron Light & Water Department serve?

Barron Light & Water Department serves approximately 3,423 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Barron Light & Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Barron Light & Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Barron Light & Water Department serve?
Barron Light & Water Department serves approximately 3,423 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Barron Light & Water Department's water source?
Barron Light & Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Barron Light & Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Barron Light & Water Department's service area?
The Barron Light & Water Department service area has a median household income of $63,882. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Barron Light & Water Department get its water?
Barron Light & Water Department'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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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Barron Light & Water Department (EPA ID: WI6030125) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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