Elkhart Lake Water Quality

Wisconsin

Health Violations

The tap water in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,567 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 5000 in 1994. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
1,567
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 1,567 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Elkhart Lake shows 1 total violation across all 1 system, of which 1 is health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Wisconsin drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
ELKHART LAKE WATERWORKS 1,567 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5000 1994-01-01

TRI Facilities in Elkhart Lake

Facility Total Releases
Bremer Manufacturing Co Inc 8 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin water safe to drink?
Elkhart Lake is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,567 people. 1 health-based violation have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Elkhart Lake have?
Elkhart Lake water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Elkhart Lake water?
Health-based violations for Elkhart Lake water systems include the following contaminants: 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Elkhart Lake?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, collectively covering approximately 1,567 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Elkhart Lake get its drinking water?
Elkhart Lake's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Elkhart Lake?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, reporting a combined 8 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

Related

Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial