Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54449)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54449.
Active Health Violations
3 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 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,183
Population
62
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (62)
Wausau Waterworks
Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm
Marshfield Utilities
Trinity Ev Lutheran Church & School
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nasonville Elementary School
All resolvedSpring Green Estates
All resolvedImmanuel Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Electric Rainbow
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Tastee Treat
Neva Jean Motel
Marshfield Christian Youth Center
Swiss Chalet
Marshfield Country Club
Nasonville Dairy
All resolvedBoardwalk Mhc Llc
1 health-basedMarshfield Christian School/Believers Church
Belvedere Supper Club
Friedls Fast Foods
Marshfield Speedway
City View School
Provision Partners - Auburndale
1 health-basedBaltic Rentals Llc
Cameron Club The
East Fremont School
Ts On 10
Nelsons Buckhorn Bar
St Peters Lutheran Church
Highway Service Garage
Eagles Nest
Bakerville Llc
Hazzys Country Tavern
Matt & Kats Hideout Llc
Halder Bridge Bar & Grill
Spring Green Estates South
1 health-basedPraschak Machine Co
Spring Green Estates North
All resolvedTrimpac Inc
Spencer Meats
Rear End Bar
Jbs Viaduct Bar
Patterson Auto Sales
Marshfield Town Hall
Berg Equipment
Abares Outerlimits
Palominos
Kolbs Country Store
Evergreen Inn Bed & Breakfast
Assembly Christian Academy
Center Valley Cenex Store
All resolvedNorth Hewitt Tavern
Mummy & Kays
Legends Golf Center
Neva Jean Motel
Riverside Roadhouse
Harleys
Bells General Store
River Ranch
Marshfield School Forest
Lang Furniture
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Sep 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wausau (54449) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.
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.