Current Health-Based Noncompliance WI 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of

EPA ID: WI6090849 ยท 6,701 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of (WI6090849): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of includes 3 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 6,701 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,701
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,702
Median Household Income
77,875
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of serves a community with a median household income of $72,702 and an estimated 77,875 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.02 ppt, PFOS: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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6,808 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $550
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of (EPA ID: WI6090849) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 6,701 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of (WI6090849) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of serve?

Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of serves approximately 6,701 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 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 Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of serve?
Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of serves approximately 6,701 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of's water source?
Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of's service area?
The Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of service area has a median household income of $72,702. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of get its water?
Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Hallie Waterworks Village of (WI): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6090849/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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