Water Quality in Merrill, WI (54435)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54435.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 14 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,122

Population

26

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

Merrill Waterworks

Groundwater 9,661 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.26 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gleason Mennonite Church & School

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Riverview Country Club Proshop

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Great Northern Campground

Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations

Mas Place

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Luther Memorial Lutheran Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Honey And Cream

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Red Barn Meats

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Low Places

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Riverside Presbyterian Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Boars Nest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nut Zees

2 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
16 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Broomstick Family Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Old Time Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St Johns Baptist Catholic Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Prairie Pines Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pine Lake Campsite 1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hanks Old Time Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tanglewood Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

X To C Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gleason Bowling Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fishers Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Merles Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Our Saviors Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pine Lake Campsite 2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gleason Bait Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Merrill (54435) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

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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.

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