Water Quality in Watertown, WI (53156)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53156.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3,232

Population

12

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Watertown Waterworks

All resolved
Groundwater 23,945 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Palmyra Waterworks

All resolved
Groundwater 1,756 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Edge Of Town Cafe

Groundwater 206 people served
0 violations

Sp Park At Palmyra Eagle Hs

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Circle K Campground

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Rushing Waters Fisheries, Inc - Retail Store

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dean Kincaid Inc Packing Sheds

7 health-based
Groundwater 45 people served
15 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved

Dean Kincaid Inc Farm Camp 281

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Valley Methodist

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Richard Gumz Farms Camp 285

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

R S Kincaid Farm Camp 282

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Siloam United Methodist Church

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

8 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
11 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2024

How Does This Compare?

Watertown (53156) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th percentile More violations

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.

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