Athens Waterworks
EPA ID: WI7370149 · 1,025 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Athens Waterworks (WI7370149): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Athens Waterworks cleared all 4 violations and is compliant today, supplying 1,025 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Athens Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Athens Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $78,646 and an estimated 5,053 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Athens 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Athens 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.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
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System Overview
Athens Waterworks (EPA ID: WI7370149) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,025 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 54411 in Athens.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 2 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 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.012 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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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.
- 54411 - Athens
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Athens Waterworks (WI7370149) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athens Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Athens Waterworks; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Athens Waterworks serve?
Athens Waterworks serves approximately 1,025 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.
Where does Athens Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Athens Waterworks (WI): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi7370149/
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