Public water system · WI7500094
ActiveAmherst Waterworks
Community water system in Portage County, Wisconsin, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,119
Service connections
536
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 1993-07-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Amherst Waterworks: frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Waterworks's water safe to drink?
Amherst Waterworks is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the WI state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Amherst Waterworks?
Amherst Waterworks (PWSID WI7500094) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the WI state drinking water program.
How many people does Amherst Waterworks serve?
Amherst Waterworks reports serving 1,119 people through 536 service connections in Portage County, Wisconsin.
Where does Amherst Waterworks get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Portage County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City Pws | Portage | 29,662 | Community | Groundwater |
| Stevens Point Waterworks | Portage | 26,717 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ravenna City Pws | Portage | 16,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Aurora City - Cleveland Pws | Portage | 15,852 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Streetsboro City Pws | Portage | 15,105 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Plover Waterworks | Portage | 13,486 | Community | Groundwater |