Glenwood City Waterworks
EPA ID: WI6560120 · 1,102 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Glenwood City Waterworks (WI6560120): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Five years tracked: Glenwood City Waterworks had 1 violation, all cleared, 1,102 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Glenwood City Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Glenwood City Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $93,401 and an estimated 4,537 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Glenwood City 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Glenwood City Waterworks compares to EPA limits
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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Glenwood City Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6560120) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,102 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Glenwood City Waterworks (WI6560120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenwood City Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City Waterworks serve?
Glenwood City Waterworks serves approximately 1,102 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.
Where does Glenwood City Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Glenwood City Waterworks (WI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6560120/
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