D26/100
INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,500 people · Wisconsin
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
WI6620276
Violations
70
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS
Is INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 70 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS has 70 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS serve?
INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS serves approximately 1,500 people, Wisconsin. The system provides water to 1 community: Independence.
What type of water does INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS provide?
INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WI6620276.
How does INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS compare to other utilities in Wisconsin?
INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS scores 26/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Wisconsin state page for a full comparison of water systems.