Water Quality in Milwaukee, WI (53154)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53154.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
37,325
Population
46
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)
Milwaukee Waterworks
West Allis Waterworks
Mayfair Mall
Wauwatosa Waterworks
Oak Creek Waterworks
1 health-basedCedar Hills
Cupid Restaurant
St Johns Ev Lutheran Church Oak Creek
Franklin Rawson Homes
Oakview Subd 3
Browns Lake Mobile Home Ct
St Johns Evang Lutheran Chur
All Saints Lutheran Church
Howell Avenue Estates
Bestway Bus Co
Regency Court 275
First Baptist Church Oak Creek
Welks Landing East Well
All resolvedOak Creek Community United Methodist
Brians Boathouse
Four Seasons Family Restaurant
Allen Estates Llc
Falk Park Well
Welcome Inn
Nicolo Cafe
Mid America Steel Drum Inc
Nicolo Cafe
Woodland Golf Course
Icky Rickys
Butchs On Twenty Seventh
Cellar, The
Norines On Oakwood
Beatties Restaurant
Jc Muggz
Lincoln Crest Apartments
All resolvedHarvest Community Church
Woodlawn Motel
Dollys Villa Vista Motel
St Johns Ev Luth School Oak Creek
Rogers Voline Service
Rafters Restaurant
Franks Oak Creek Service
Twi Lite Motel
Tri City National Bank Ryan Rd Ofc
Klondike Tap
Oakhills Golf Club
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jun 2022
How Does This Compare?
Milwaukee (53154) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.
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
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.