Health Violations Found WI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Cameron Waterworks

EPA ID: WI6030127 · 1,787 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With 6 unresolved EPA violations, Cameron Waterworks is currently out of full compliance — approximately 1,787 people in its service area.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
1,787
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,409
Median Household Income
20,965
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cameron Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $65,409 and an estimated 20,965 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Cameron 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.

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

About 1% of homes in Barron 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cameron Waterworks compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1032 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wisconsin

Fall River Waterworks
1,793 people
B 5 violations
0 violations
D 9 violations
0 violations
Palmyra Waterworks
1,756 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

Cameron Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6030127) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,787 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 6 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1032 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 14, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 1032 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1032 Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1032 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1032 Other Violation 6 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
54822 0.0016 mg/L No N/A

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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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 Cameron Waterworks (WI6030127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron Waterworks water safe to drink?

Cameron Waterworks has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Cameron Waterworks serve?

Cameron Waterworks serves approximately 1,787 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Cameron 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
761
Unknown Material
11
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: 1,787
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

Is water from Cameron Waterworks safe to drink?
Cameron Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 24 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Cameron Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1032, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Cameron Waterworks serve?
Cameron Waterworks serves approximately 1,787 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cameron Waterworks's water source?
Cameron Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cameron Waterworks'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 Cameron Waterworks's service area?
The Cameron Waterworks service area has a median household income of $65,409. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cameron Waterworks get its water?
Cameron 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cameron Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6030127) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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