Historical Compliance Records WI

Cornell Waterworks

EPA ID: WI6090458 ยท 1,390 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cornell Waterworks (WI6090458): 1 violation on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Cornell Waterworks, 1 violation is listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,390 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,390
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$69,722
Median Household Income
9,850
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cornell Waterworks have a median household income of $69,722 and about 9,850 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cornell Waterworks'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cornell Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6090458) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,390 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 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
June 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule 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
0.0023 mg/L No 2024-09-30

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 Cornell Waterworks (WI6090458) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornell Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cornell Waterworks; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cornell Waterworks serve?

Cornell Waterworks serves approximately 1,390 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Cornell Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Cornell Waterworks serve? ▼
Cornell Waterworks serves approximately 1,390 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cornell Waterworks's water source? ▼
Cornell Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cornell Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0023 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-09-30). 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 Cornell Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cornell Waterworks have a median household income of $69,722 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cornell Waterworks get its water? ▼
Cornell Waterworks'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cornell Waterworks (WI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6090458/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cornell Waterworks (WI): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6090458/}
}

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

Cornell Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6090458) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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