Water Quality in Milwaukee, WI (53202)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53202.
Active Health Violations
3 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 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
25,861
Population
79
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (79)
Milwaukee Waterworks
Surface water 626,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Allis Waterworks
Purchased surface water 63,240 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mayfair Mall
Groundwater 50,500 people served
0 violations
Wauwatosa Waterworks
Purchased surface water 49,064 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
We Energies 1 - Ville Du Parc 5
Purchased surface water 1,360 people served
0 violations
Eastgate Cinemas
Groundwater 1,100 people served
0 violations
North Shore Cinema
Groundwater 1,010 people served
0 violations
We Energies 3 - Bayside Woods Water Trust
Purchased surface water 629 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Ville Du Parc
Purchased surface water 600 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Concord Place Condo Assoc
Purchased surface water 464 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Gazebo Hills Subd
Purchased surface water 450 people served
0 violations
Poughkeepsie Business Park
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
M & I Bank Mequon
Groundwater 309 people served
0 violations
Ogden Center
Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations
Valvemax Citgo Car Care
Groundwater 255 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Greenbrier Homeowners Association
Purchased surface water 240 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Mequon Care Center Inc
Purchased surface water 202 people served
0 violations
Pryor Ave Iron Well
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Champions Village Subd
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - River Ridge Subd
Purchased surface water 170 people served
0 violations
Emerald Woods Condos
1 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lake Valley Camp - Dining Hall
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Range Line Valley Homeowners Assoc
Purchased surface water 130 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Cedar Ridge Condos
Purchased surface water 125 people served
0 violations
Us Bank Mequon
Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Apple Orchard Apts/Baldwin Ct Condos
Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations
Lake Valley Camp - Pool Area
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Gebhardt Farms
Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - North Shore Heights
Purchased surface water 93 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Stone Field Subdivision
Purchased surface water 90 people served
0 violations
Joys Sarge - R & S Investments 1 Llc
Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations
Pewaukee Golf Club
Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations
Laurel Lakes 608
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.06 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Linden Lane Apts 141
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 4.55 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Norhardt Apts
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Range Line Hills
Purchased surface water 74 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Heights Mobile Home Park
All resolved Groundwater 66 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
We Energies 3 - Bayside Village Apartments
Purchased surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Tic Management Company
Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations
U S Bank Twin Lakes
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Sunset Terrace Apartments
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Lake Valley Camp - Residence
Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations
Continental Savings Bank
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
We Energies 1 - Columbia Reserve
Purchased surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Laurel Lakes 508
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Phoenix Necedah Industrial Investors Llc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Williamsburg 206
1 health-based Groundwater 48 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
U S Bank Southeast Franksville
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
U S Bank-Bayside
Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Marathon Ii
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Heidel Rd Apts 152
Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.05 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lake Valley Camp - Boys Village
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lake Valley Camp - Girls Village
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Heidel Rd Apts 139
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 5.95 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lake Valley Camp - Voyager Village
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Towne Square 123 Llc
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
White Coach Condos
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Firstar Bank Lake Geneva Silver Lake Br
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Firstar Bank Southeast Burlington
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Island Orchard Cider
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Aqualins
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Bayberry Fields Subdivision
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Medical Rehabilitation Assoc Vacant Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Autumn Grove Buildings 1 & 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Webb Craft Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cedar Ridge Condominiums
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Laacke & Joys
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Thiensville Senior Residences
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Eastmound Building 781
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bank 1 Milwaukee Summit Branch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
M & I Bank Thiensville
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Door Co Brewing Co
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Firstar Bank Lake Geneva New Munster
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Eastmound Building 825
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bank 1 Milwaukee Oconomowoc Ofc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Firstar Bank Lake Geneva Salem Branch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hall Saddlery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
500 W Brown Deer Rd
Groundwater 19 people served
0 violations
We Energies 3 - Bayside Senior Housing
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
8 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
8 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Milwaukee (53202) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
Fewer violations 78th 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
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.