Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54448)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54448.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,280
Population
29
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Wausau Waterworks
Menards Plaza
Marathon City Waterworks
1 health-basedPine Valley Golf Course
Schooner Daves
Steve & Dianes Memories Ballroom
County Materials - Ready Mix Shop
County Materials Corp
Rib River By Accentu
Poplar Tree Bar & Ballroom
Twenty-Nine Club
Steidingers Bar
Koo Koo Klub
County Materials Corporation
Steidingers
Fellowship Bible Evangelical Free Church
Dew Drop Inn
County Materials Corporation - Office
All resolvedT & Ms Country Corner
Buetsch Implement
Louies Little Brown Jug
Jumpers Bar
Hamburg Grocery Basket
St Peter Ev Lutheran Ch
Charlies Bar
Bobs Cassel Bar
Sacred Heart Church
Marathon Feed Inc
Hilltop Tavern
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wausau (54448) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.
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.