TOMAH WATERWORKS

PWSID: WI6420254 · Tomah, WI · Serves 9,192 people

Health Violations

TOMAH WATERWORKS has 17 health-based violations out of 17 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
9,192
Total Violations
17
Health Violations
17
Source Type
Groundwater

TOMAH WATERWORKS (PWSID WI6420254) 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 9,192 people in Tomah, WI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Wisconsin drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 17 total violations, with 17 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Lead & Copper Rule, Nitrate. Recorded violations span 2014–2025.

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)
WI6420254
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tomah, WI
Population Served
9,192
Health Violations
Yes (17)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead & Copper Rule 15 15
Nitrate 2 2

Violation History (17)

Contaminant Health Date
Nitrate Yes Apr 1, 2025
Nitrate Yes Apr 1, 2025
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2018
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2018
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2017
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2017
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2017
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2017
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2016
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2016
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2016
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2016
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2015
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2015
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2015
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2015
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOMAH WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
TOMAH WATERWORKS has 17 health-based violations out of 17 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 TOMAH WATERWORKS serve?
TOMAH WATERWORKS serves 9,192 people in Tomah, WI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOMAH WATERWORKS have?
TOMAH WATERWORKS has 17 total violations on record spanning 2014–2025. 17 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOMAH WATERWORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Lead & Copper Rule, 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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