Chisago County, Wisconsin — public water systems

How does Chisago County compare with other Wisconsin counties?

Chisago County has the 74th-most active public water systems among the 90 counties listed for active Wisconsin systems in EPA records; among the 74 with 3 or more systems, the median has 140. Its systems report 230 people served in total, the 75th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 77 people, well below the Wisconsin average of 469. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Chisago County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Chisago County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 99% and 0.6% across Wisconsin. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, St. Croix Nat. Scenic Riverway E.N. Nps, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Chisago County?

Chisago County's active systems break down as 3 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as federal government (67%) and private (33%).