Water System Report WI

Colby Waterworks

EPA ID: WI7370169 ยท 1,829 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Colby Waterworks (WI7370169): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Colby Waterworks recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 1,829 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,829
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00095 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,465
Median Household Income
9,733
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colby Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $63,465 and an estimated 9,733 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Colby 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,847 people
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Spencer Waterworks
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $800
Flood Insurance $300
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,175

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

Colby Waterworks (EPA ID: WI7370169) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,829 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
0.00095 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.

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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 Colby Waterworks (WI7370169) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

Colby Waterworks serves approximately 1,829 people across 4 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Colby Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Colby Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Colby Waterworks serve?
Colby Waterworks serves approximately 1,829 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Colby Waterworks's water source?
Colby Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Colby Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00095 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Colby Waterworks's service area?
The Colby Waterworks service area has a median household income of $63,465. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Colby Waterworks get its water?
Colby 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.). Colby Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi7370169/
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