Hillcrest Estates Mhp
EPA ID: WI6180285 · 850 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, Hillcrest Estates Mhp carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 850 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Demographics
The Hillcrest Estates Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $81,101 and an estimated 9,127 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hillcrest Estates Mhp'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 2% of homes in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Hillcrest Estates Mhp (EPA ID: WI6180285) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 850 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 54720 in Altoona.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 54720 — Altoona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hillcrest Estates Mhp (WI6180285) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillcrest Estates Mhp water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hillcrest Estates Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hillcrest Estates Mhp serve?
Hillcrest Estates Mhp serves approximately 850 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Hillcrest Estates Mhp 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.