Water System Report WI

West Salem Waterworks

EPA ID: WI6320334 ยท 5,045 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Salem Waterworks (WI6320334): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, West Salem Waterworks recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 5,045 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
5,045
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00134 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Salem Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$100,214
Median Household Income
8,227
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Salem Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $100,214 and an estimated 8,227 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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

West Salem 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

West Salem Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6320334) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 5,045 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 54669 in West Salem.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00134 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 West Salem Waterworks (WI6320334) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Salem Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Salem Waterworks in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does West Salem Waterworks serve?

West Salem Waterworks serves approximately 5,045 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does West Salem Waterworks 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
174

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from West Salem Waterworks safe to drink?
West Salem Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
West Salem Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Salem Waterworks serve?
West Salem Waterworks serves approximately 5,045 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Salem Waterworks's water source?
West Salem Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Salem Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00134 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Salem Waterworks's service area?
The West Salem Waterworks service area has a median household income of $100,214. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Salem Waterworks get its water?
West Salem 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Salem Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6320334/
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