Water System Report WI

Independence Waterworks

EPA ID: WI6620276 · 1,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Independence Waterworks (WI6620276): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Violation-free in EPA records - Independence Waterworks, 1,500 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Independence Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$65,765
Median Household Income
8,430
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Independence Waterworks have a median household income of $65,765 and about 8,430 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% 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

Independence Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Independence Waterworks (EPA ID: WI6620276) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
Below the reporting limit No 2023-09-30

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Independence Waterworks (WI6620276) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independence Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Independence 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 Independence Waterworks serve?

Independence Waterworks serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Independence Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Independence Waterworks; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Independence Waterworks serve? ▼
Independence Waterworks serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Independence Waterworks's water source? ▼
Independence Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Independence Waterworks's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Independence Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Independence Waterworks have a median household income of $65,765 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Independence Waterworks get its water? ▼
Independence Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Independence Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi6620276/
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