Nekoosa Waterworks
EPA ID: WI7720169 · 2,394 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Nekoosa Waterworks (WI7720169): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero EPA violations appear on record for Nekoosa Waterworks, which serves 2,394 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nekoosa Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Nekoosa Waterworks have a median household income of $72,005 and about 17,949 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nekoosa 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Nekoosa Waterworks (EPA ID: WI7720169) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 2,394 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
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 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 3 ZIP records with known zones is 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 Nekoosa Waterworks (WI7720169) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nekoosa Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa Waterworks serve?
Nekoosa Waterworks serves approximately 2,394 people across 3 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.
Where does Nekoosa Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nekoosa Waterworks Water Quality Report, WI. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi7720169/
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