Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54402)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54402.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are17 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Rib Mountain Elem School 1
Maine Elementary School
All resolvedRib Mt Golf Clubhouse Bar
Berlin Elementary School
Wausau School Forest 5
Wausau School Forest 2
Prairie Meadow Estates 1
All resolvedBlack Bear Lodge Bunkhouse
Edgewood Country Estates
All resolvedWausau School Forest 4
Prairie Meadow Estates 2
All resolvedRib Mountain Elem School 2
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Sep 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wausau (54402) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.