Historical Compliance Records WI

Biron Water Utility

EPA ID: WI7720171 ยท 879 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Biron Water Utility (WI7720171): 1 violation on record since 2021. Biron Water Utility's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 879 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

879
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-09-30)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Biron Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,087
Median Household Income
27,516
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Biron Water Utility have a median household income of $71,087 and about 27,516 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% 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

Biron Water Utility'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Shiocton Utilities
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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Biron Water Utility (EPA ID: WI7720171) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 879 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 54494 in Wisconsin Rapids.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
May 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0006 mg/L 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.

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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.

  • 54494 - Wisconsin Rapids

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Biron Water Utility (WI7720171) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biron Water Utility water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Biron Water Utility; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Biron Water Utility serve?

Biron Water Utility serves approximately 879 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Biron Water Utility get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Biron Water Utility serve? ▼
Biron Water Utility serves approximately 879 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Biron Water Utility's water source? ▼
Biron Water Utility draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Biron Water Utility's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0006 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-09-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Biron Water Utility? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Biron Water Utility have a median household income of $71,087 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Biron Water Utility get its water? ▼
Biron Water Utility'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Biron Water Utility (WI): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi7720171/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Biron Water Utility (EPA ID: WI7720171) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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