EMBARRASS, WI · Waupaca County
EMBARRASS WATERWORKS Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
EMBARRASS WATERWORKS must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for EMBARRASS WATERWORKS.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Wisconsin’s official records. Always confirm current status with Wisconsin before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- WI4690393
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 347
- Service connections
- 128
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
EMBARRASS WATERWORKS is one of 1,289 community water systems in Wisconsin in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 347 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 62 entries between 1993 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 62, 61 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves volatile organic chemicals, synthetic organic chemicals, and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Lead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2024 – January 19, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrite
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dinoseb
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Diquat
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dalapon
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dalapon
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—OXAMYL
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dinoseb
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator
Health-basedStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
November 2, 2020 – November 13, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
ResolvedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2014 – January 17, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1993 – February 28, 1993
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 – January 19, 2024 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrite | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | DICHLOROMETHANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Dinoseb | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Diquat | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Dalapon | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Dalapon | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | OXAMYL | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Dinoseb | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| November 2, 2020 – November 13, 2020 | Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | p-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | CHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2014 – January 17, 2014 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 1993 – February 28, 1993 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- June 5, 2024State Public Notification received30 linked violations
- March 5, 2024State Compliance achieved53 linked violations
- November 28, 2023State Public Notification requested45 linked violations
- January 29, 2021State Compliance achieved31 linked violations
- January 29, 2021State Compliance achieved34 linked violations
- January 15, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice36 linked violations
- January 8, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice20 linked violations
- November 9, 2004State Public Notification requested22 linked violations
- May 31, 1995State Public Notification requested264 linked violations
- March 31, 1993State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 11, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- March 11, 1993State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is EMBARRASS WATERWORKS required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. EMBARRASS WATERWORKS is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is EMBARRASS WATERWORKS’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- EMBARRASS WATERWORKS’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does EMBARRASS WATERWORKS have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for EMBARRASS WATERWORKS.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
HILL, PATTI - CLERK
Phone not on record
EMBARRASS, WI 54933