Water Quality in Milwaukee, WI (53222)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53222.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

24,663

Population

10

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

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)

Briggs And Stratton Corp

1 health-based
Groundwater 800 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kohls Food Store

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Towne Market Mobil

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Shelter Bay Resort 2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shelter Bay Resort 1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2023

How Does This Compare?

Milwaukee (53222) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1.

Fewer violations 29th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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