Water Quality in Madison, WI (53715)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 53715.

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

15,974

Population

23

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Madison Water Utility

1 health-based
Groundwater 272,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Yahara Hills Clubhouse

Groundwater 612 people served
0 violations

University Ridge Clubhouse

Groundwater 290 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.06 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Yahara Hills Ne Lower Shelter

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Yahara Hills Sw Upper Shelter

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Mckay Center

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.95 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Uw Agricultural Research Station Hdqtrs

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.17 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Upham Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Cherokee Park - Restrooms

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Uw Physical Sciences Lab

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.34 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Delafield Lakes 402

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.15 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Uw Trout Lake Research Station

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Us Dairy Forage Research Center

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.05 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Uw West Madison Ag Research Station

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Marshall Park Day Camp

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Delafield Woods 411

All resolved
Groundwater 28 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.16 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Beaver Motel

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Uw Hoofers Equestrian Center

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Delafield Woods 828

All resolved
Groundwater 26 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cherokee Park - South Hand Pump

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Start Residential Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Uw Picnic Point Hand Pump

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Delafield Lakes 404

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.95 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Madison (53715) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 60th 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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