Water Quality in RICHLAND CENTER, WI (53581)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53581.

291

Total Violations

9

Health-Based

282

Monitoring / Reporting

286

Resolved

What does this mean?

286 of 291 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 282 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 73 Population served: 10,547

Violations Detail (291 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 13, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 13, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 13, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(13)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 13Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 13Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 13Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 20Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 20Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 20Resolved

2024(23)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 8Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 8Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 8Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

RICHLAND CENTER (53581) has 291 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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