Water Quality in Milwaukee, WI (53213)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53213.
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 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,905
Population
25
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Milwaukee Waterworks
West Allis Waterworks
Mayfair Mall
Wauwatosa Waterworks
Whitnall Park Golf Course Clubhouse
Beechwood Farms Estates
All resolvedWehr Nature Center
Oakwood Park Golf Course
Walgreens In Thiensville
Whitnall Park Golf Tee 5
Brown Deer Park Comfort Station
Bonnywell Village Shopping Ctr
We Energies - Bonnywell Village Apartments
Parkview Apartments
3 health-basedMenomonee River Parkway Comfort House
Ross Lodge
Bender Park
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Bubbles & Bleach
Kentucky Fried Chicken
American Credit Union
Froeming Park
Watermark Condominiums
Hales Corners Speedway - Recreation Park
Premier Ecole And Nari Remodeling
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jun 2021
How Does This Compare?
Milwaukee (53213) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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.