EMBARRASS WATERWORKS

PWSID: WI4690393 · Embarrass, WI · Serves 347 people

Health Violations

EMBARRASS WATERWORKS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
347
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

EMBARRASS WATERWORKS (PWSID WI4690393) 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 347 people in Embarrass, WI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Wisconsin drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chlorine, Nitrate. Recorded violations span 2015–2020.

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)
WI4690393
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Embarrass, WI
Population Served
347
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 2 2
Nitrate 2 2

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Nov 2, 2020
Chlorine Yes Nov 2, 2020
Nitrate Yes Oct 1, 2015
Nitrate Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMBARRASS WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
EMBARRASS WATERWORKS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 EMBARRASS WATERWORKS serve?
EMBARRASS WATERWORKS serves 347 people in Embarrass, WI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does EMBARRASS WATERWORKS have?
EMBARRASS WATERWORKS has 4 total violations on record spanning 2015–2020. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in EMBARRASS WATERWORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chlorine, Nitrate.

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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