Water System Report WI

Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission

EPA ID: WI7720108 ยท 20,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission (WI7720108): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission, 20,000 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

20,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0081 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,087
Median Household Income
36,785
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission serves a community with a median household income of $71,087 and an estimated 36,785 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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Cudahy 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 $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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

Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission (EPA ID: WI7720108) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 20,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 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
0.0081 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission (WI7720108) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission 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 Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission serve?

Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission serves approximately 20,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission serve?
Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission serves approximately 20,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission's water source?
Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0081 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission's service area?
The Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission service area has a median household income of $71,087. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission get its water?
Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission'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.). Wis Rapids Water Works and Lighting Commission, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi7720108/
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