Water System Report WI

New Auburn Waterworks

EPA ID: WI6090461 · 549 people served · 2 ZIP codes

New Auburn Waterworks's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 549 residents year after year.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
549
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Auburn Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$66,500
Median Household Income
3,631
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Auburn Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $66,500 and an estimated 3,631 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

New Auburn 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Chippewa 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Linden Waterworks
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C 1 violation
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Ontario Waterworks
554 people
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

New Auburn Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6090461) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 549 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Auburn Waterworks (WI6090461) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Auburn Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, New Auburn Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does New Auburn Waterworks serve?

New Auburn Waterworks serves approximately 549 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does New Auburn 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
24
Unknown Material
196
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 549
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 New Auburn Waterworks safe to drink?
New Auburn Waterworks has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
New Auburn Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New Auburn Waterworks serve?
New Auburn Waterworks serves approximately 549 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is New Auburn Waterworks's water source?
New Auburn Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Auburn Waterworks's service area?
The New Auburn Waterworks service area has a median household income of $66,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Auburn Waterworks get its water?
New Auburn 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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