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 records for Barron Light & Water Department (WI6030125): 22 violations on record since 2021. Although 22 violations appeared on Barron Light & Water Department's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 3,423 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,423
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
22
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$63,882
Median Household Income
27,574
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Barron Light & Water Department have a median household income of $63,882 and about 27,574 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Styrene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Ethylbenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Toluene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 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 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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
232

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 22 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0016 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 Barron Light & Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Barron Light & Water Department have a median household income of $63,882 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Barron Light and Water Department (WI): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6030125/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Barron Light and Water Department (WI): 22 EPA Violations}},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

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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