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
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
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?
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.
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
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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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
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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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