Water Quality in Watertown, WI (53551)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53551.

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. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,731

Population

40

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)

Watertown Waterworks

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

Lake Mills Waterworks

1 health-based
Groundwater 6,211 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Door Creek Golf Course - Main

Groundwater 215 people served
0 violations

Milford Family Restaurant

Groundwater 205 people served
0 violations

Aztalan Inn

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Country Chef

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Moundbuilders Outpost

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations

Creekwood Cage Free

All resolved
Groundwater 102 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Econo Lodge

Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations

Pizza Pit

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Moes Place

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Daybreak Foods, Creekwood Complex - Egg Pkg Plant

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Daybreak Foods Inc - Cold Spring

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.34 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Daybreak Foods Inc - S&R

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pyramid Motel & Pyramid Liquor

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Setz Motel & Cottages - Cottages

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Setz Motel & Cottages - Motel & Home

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Bades Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Roehls Cottages

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cross Roads

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Maasch Cottages - Private Residence

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lake Mills Locker

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Highway 76

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Slater Cottage

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tyranena Park - Lower

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pfaffenbach Cottages

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Trytten Summer Cottage Rentals

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rock Lake Bait And Tackle

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tamaracks - Private Residence

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chandler Mowris Residences

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Muck Farms Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tyranena Park - Abandoned

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Standish Industries

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Standish Industries

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Topels Lakeside Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zimmermans Cottage

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Creekwood Farms Inc - Chickens

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Petrys Cottage - Private Residence

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rock Lake Vista Condos Well #1 System

Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations

Lennartz Cottage

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Watertown (53551) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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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