Nekoosa Waterworks
EPA ID: WI7720169 · 2,394 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Unlike many utilities its size, Nekoosa Waterworks carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 2,394 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nekoosa Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nekoosa Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $72,005 and an estimated 17,949 residents across its service area. 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 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.
About 2% of homes in Wood 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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Nekoosa Waterworks (WI7720169) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nekoosa Waterworks water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Nekoosa Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.