Historical Compliance Records WI

Grantsburg Waterworks

EPA ID: WI8070310 ยท 1,460 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Grantsburg Waterworks (WI8070310): 5 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 5 violations logged for Grantsburg Waterworks carry a resolved status, and around 1,460 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,460
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-06-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grantsburg Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$63,988
Median Household Income
4,706
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Grantsburg Waterworks have a median household income of $63,988 and about 4,706 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% 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

Grantsburg 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,473 people
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1,475 people
0 violations
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1,475 people
1 violation
Mishicot Waterworks
1,432 people
0 violations
Edgar Waterworks
1,491 people
2 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

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

System Overview

Grantsburg Waterworks (EPA ID: WI8070310) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 1,460 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 54840 in Grantsburg.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
August 24, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 24, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 24, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper 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
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 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
0.002 mg/L No 2023-06-30

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

1 of 1 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 Grantsburg Waterworks (WI8070310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantsburg Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Grantsburg Waterworks; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Grantsburg Waterworks serve?

Grantsburg Waterworks serves approximately 1,460 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Grantsburg Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, 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 Grantsburg Waterworks serve? ▼
Grantsburg Waterworks serves approximately 1,460 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grantsburg Waterworks's water source? ▼
Grantsburg Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grantsburg Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-06-30). 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 Grantsburg Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Grantsburg Waterworks have a median household income of $63,988 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grantsburg Waterworks get its water? ▼
Grantsburg 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grantsburg Waterworks (WI): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wi8070310/
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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

Grantsburg Waterworks (EPA ID: WI8070310) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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