Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54451)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54451.
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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,198
Population
89
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (89)
Wausau Waterworks
Groundwater 39,994 people served
0 violations
Medford Waterworks
Groundwater 4,318 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wicked Events And Rodeo Arena
1 health-based Groundwater 603 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Stetsonville El School
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 6.45 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Taylor Co Perkinstown Winter Sports Area
Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations
Highview Inn
Groundwater 202 people served
0 violations
Wild Bills Tap
Groundwater 152 people served
0 violations
Bruce & Susy Krug Enterprises Inc
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
New Testament School & Church
Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations
P Town Inn
Groundwater 105 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Florena Supper Club
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Motte Lakeshore Cmpgd
Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations
Our Lady Perpetual Help Cath
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Black River Villa
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Whittlesey Lions Club
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Phil And Eleanors Steakhouse
All resolved Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Medford Mhp Llc
All resolved Groundwater 51 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jaycee Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cedar Ridge Cmpgd
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
U S F S Spearhead Point Cmpgrd #1
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Thirsty Moose Saloon
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
U S F S Eastwood Cmpgd 2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
U S F S Eastwood Cmpgd 1
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Trinity Lutheran Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Opie & Tammys Kountry Korner
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Fuchsys Crossroads Llc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Choppers Midway
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Sports Page
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Hidden View Winery Llc
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
D Bar & Resort Campground
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
D Bar And Resort
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Faude Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Richter Lake Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chaparral
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Winchells Rock Point
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Poplar Grove School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pool And Spa Works
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fuzzys General Store And Bait Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kens Bait Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dick & Paulines
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wood Lake Recreation Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Wood Lake Recreation Area 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Old Corner Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stardust
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lions Memorial Point Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Airport
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hidden Acres
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ziehlke Discount Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Greenwood School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Our Saviours Lutheran Church Elca
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Whittlesey Ball Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northern Lights
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Inn Between
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
64 North Bar And Grill
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Pleasant Heights
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Village Mall Shirley Verdone
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
H & H Motors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Westpoint Cmpgd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Arts Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
A & E Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Hillside School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hilltop Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Medford School Softball Field Well
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rib River Bar & Grill
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pines Wayside, The
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Chelsea Lake Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pot Belly Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Turtle Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Sackett Lake Recreational
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Chelsea Cons Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Diamond Lake Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jack Bauer Trucking
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Camp 8 Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hulls Lake Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylor Co Miller Dam Park
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Rainbow Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shirleys Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shady Hill Drive Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Townline Market
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gad Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Black River Golf Course Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Kathryn Lake Cmpgd
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
U S F S North Twin Lake Cmpgd
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
U S F S Picnic Point Picnic Grnd
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
U S F S Foss Lake Guard Station
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
U S F S Lakeview Picnic Ground
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
U S F S Mondeaux Campground
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
10 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit6.45 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Sep 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wausau (54451) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40.
Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.