Water Quality in Lake Mills, IA (50450)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50450.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,952
Population
11
Water Systems
26
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Lake Mills Municipal Water Dept-South
Joice Water Supply
Happy Time Resort Llc
Rice Lake Golf & Country Club
2 health-basedScarville Lutheran Church
Word Of Faith Dominion Church
All resolvedWinnebago County Home
Sorbo Family Campground
The Gold Rush
Lake Mills Municipal Water Dept-North
Rice Lake Water Incorporated-Well # 1
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Lake Mills (50450) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.