NELSON, WI · Buffalo County
NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT 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 NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT.
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)
- WI6060232
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 375
- Service connections
- 156
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT is one of 1,289 community water systems in Wisconsin in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 375 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2008, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2008.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 2008 – July 23, 2008
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2008 – July 23, 2008 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 3, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice104 linked violations
- October 12, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 12, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 12, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 30, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT 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 NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT.
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
NELSON SANITARY DISTRICT #1/VILLAGE OF NELSON
Phone not on record
NELSON, WI 54756