Water System Report WI

Biron Water Utility

EPA ID: WI7720171 · 879 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Biron Water Utility carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 879 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

879
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,282
Median Household Income
35,373
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Biron Water Utility serves a community with a median household income of $60,282 and an estimated 35,373 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Biron Water Utility'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

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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Arena Waterworks
877 people
C 10 violations
Brandon Waterworks
872 people
0 violations
Montreal Waterworks
887 people
B 3 violations
C 2 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

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

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

  • 54494 — Wisconsin Rapids
  • 54495 — Wisconsin Rapids

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biron Water Utility water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Biron Water Utility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Biron Water Utility serve?

Biron Water Utility serves approximately 879 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Where does Biron Water Utility 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
462
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 879
Reported to Wisconsin

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Biron Water Utility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Biron Water Utility serve?
Biron Water Utility serves approximately 879 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
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.
What is the demographic profile of Biron Water Utility's service area?
The Biron Water Utility service area has a median household income of $60,282. 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 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.
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