WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST

PWSID: WI1140142 · Madison, WI · Serves 3,706 people

Health Violations

WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,706
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Groundwater

WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST (PWSID WI1140142) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 3,706 people in Madison, WI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Wisconsin drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Lead & Copper Rule. Recorded violations span 2019–2023.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Wisconsin state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
WI1140142
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Madison, WI
Population Served
3,706
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead & Copper Rule 12 12

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2023
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2023
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2020
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2019
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST water safe to drink?
WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST serve?
WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST serves 3,706 people in Madison, WI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST have?
WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST has 12 total violations on record spanning 2019–2023. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INST water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Lead & Copper Rule.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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