Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54408)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54408.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,247
Population
17
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Wausau Waterworks
Bethany Lutheran Church
1 health-basedAniwa Elementary School
St Pauls Lutheran Ch
Reynolds Mobile Home Village
G Spot Bar
Silver Dollar
Sams Place Tavern
Pleasant Lake Park
Melody Mill
Zion Ev Lutheran Church
Dells Soft Serve
Little Rock Bar
All resolvedSugar Shack
Starlight Trailer Court
Phils Round 2 Bar & Grill
Hogarty Community Church
1 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Wausau (54408) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.
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.
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
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.