B79/100
WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 20,000 people · Wisconsin
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
WI7720108
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.010 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM
Is WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM water safe to drink?
WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM detected?
66 contaminants were tested in WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM have any EPA violations?
Yes, WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM serve?
WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM serves approximately 20,000 people, Wisconsin. The system provides water to 1 community: Wisconsin Rapids.
What type of water does WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM provide?
WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WI7720108.
How does WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM compare to other utilities in Wisconsin?
WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Wisconsin state page for a full comparison of water systems.