Monitoring Violations WI

Federal Correctional Institution

EPA ID: WI7010105 · 1,550 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even though Federal Correctional Institution accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved — the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,550 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 58
Avg Safety Score
1,550
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0126 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Federal Correctional Institution Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$68,153
Median Household Income
4,072
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Federal Correctional Institution serves a community with a median household income of $68,153 and an estimated 4,072 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Federal Correctional Institution'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Marquette County, Wisconsin rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Federal Correctional Institution compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (EPA ID: WI7010105) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,550 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
53952 0.0126 mg/L No N/A

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Federal Correctional Institution (WI7010105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federal Correctional Institution water safe to drink?

Federal Correctional Institution has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Federal Correctional Institution serve?

Federal Correctional Institution serves approximately 1,550 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Federal Correctional Institution 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
25
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,550
Reported to Wisconsin

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Federal Correctional Institution safe to drink?
Federal Correctional Institution has a C safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Federal Correctional Institution's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Federal Correctional Institution serve?
Federal Correctional Institution serves approximately 1,550 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Federal Correctional Institution's water source?
Federal Correctional Institution draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Federal Correctional Institution's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0126 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Federal Correctional Institution's service area?
The Federal Correctional Institution service area has a median household income of $68,153. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Federal Correctional Institution get its water?
Federal Correctional Institution'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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