Water Quality in Waukesha, WI (53089)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53089.
Active Health Violations
66 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,588
Population
38
Water Systems
86
Violations (5yr)
66
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Waukesha Water Utility
54 health-basedSussex Village Hall & Water Utility
All resolvedKwik Trip #973
Hamilton High School
Templeton Middle School
Richmond School
Willow Springs School
Lannon Elementary School
Marcy Elementary School
Redeemer United Church Of Christ
11 health-basedFriday Cannery
Hardiman Equal
Whispering Ridge Condominiums
Quadgraphics Day Care
Kwik Trip 973
Northern Exposure Supper Club
Halquist Stone Co Inc Sussex
Halquist Stone Co Showroom
Lisbon Town Hall - Tn Hwy Dept
Hickory Hill Park Llc
1 health-basedFairways Of Woodside
Gamroths Kuhburg Junction
Gospel Fellowship Of Sussex
Ausblick Ski Area
Aliotos Italian Villa
Sherwood Forest Bowmen
Quad Graphics
Dons Sales & Service
Sunnyside Ceramic Studio
Barbs House Of Beauty
Gordys Concrete Pump Factory
Lisbon Community Park
Menomonee Falls Rod & Gun Cl
Sussex Plastics Inc
Richard Jung - Richmond Fire Station
Ritters Inn
Quad/Ridgewood
Kountry Kourts Mobile Home Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Sep 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukesha (53089) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 86.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.