Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54452)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54452.

Past Health-Based Violations

10 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 49 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,969

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (93)

Wausau Waterworks

Groundwater 39,994 people served

0 violations

Merrill Waterworks

Groundwater 9,661 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 0.26 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Wi Dnr Council Grnds Entrance Office

Groundwater 525 people served

0 violations

Stokley Usa 1

Groundwater 400 people served

0 violations

Stokley Usa 2

Groundwater 400 people served

0 violations

Hwy 51 Truckstop Restaurant/Friendship House

Groundwater 328 people served

0 violations

Lincoln County Wayside 4 Bradley

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Weston Manor

Groundwater 189 people served

0 violations

Red Granite Bar

Groundwater 175 people served

0 violations

Little Florida

1 health-based

Groundwater 170 people served

3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Ntc Christian Academy

All resolved

Groundwater 157 people served

2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 0.48 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Wi Dnr Bearskin Hand Pump South Blue Lake

All resolved

Groundwater 150 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wi Dnr Council Grnds Family Cmpgd

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

Pine River School For Young Learners

Groundwater 145 people served

0 violations

Scott Elementary School

Groundwater 125 people served

0 violations

Pioneer Transportation Llc

Groundwater 124 people served

0 violations

Nauti Turtle The

Groundwater 110 people served

0 violations

Wi Dnr Council Grnds Kienitz Hp

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Larson Lake Wayside

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Mission Evangelical

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Wi Dnr Council Grnds Group Cmpgd

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Zippers Nightclub

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

North Star Convenience

Groundwater 80 people served

0 violations

Midway Elementary School

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Immanuel Lutheran Church

All resolved

Groundwater 75 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Goetschs Welding & Machine Inc

All resolved

Groundwater 65 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 0.63 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Lactalis Usa Inc

All resolved

Groundwater 65 people served

4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

White Birch Mobile Court

Groundwater 60 people served

0 violations

Victory Lane

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Best Western Pine Ridge Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Wi Dnr Bearskin Trail Hwy K

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Zs Fork Horners

1 health-based

Groundwater 50 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Hwy 51 Truckstop Amoco

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Tomahawk Speedway 1

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Club Modern

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

South Of The Border

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

St Johns Lutheran Church

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Best Western Pine Ridge Motel

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Merrill School Forest

Groundwater 35 people served

0 violations

Hay Meadow Park

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

County Line Pub

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Dirty Turtle The

Groundwater 27 people served

0 violations

Ajs Break A Way Llc

Groundwater 27 people served

0 violations

Ed & Sharons

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co Otter Lake Campground

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Hub Inn

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co New Wood County Park 2

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Rock Island Resort

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

2 health-based

Groundwater 25 people served

5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Pine Ridge Mobil Mart

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Threes Company

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co Tug Lake Picnic And Beach

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Carls Food Lane

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Side Track Saloon

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Newood Tap Llc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co Underdown Recreation Area

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Pine Grove

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Genes Refrigeration & Appl

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Beacon Bar

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kfc Taco Bell

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Overboard Bar And Grill

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Wleoa Memorial Campground

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Calvary Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

107 Bait Shack

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Hillside Hy Da Way

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witness

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co Otter Lake Picnic Old Well

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Wi Dnr Council Grnds Beach Hp

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Schults Country Inn

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Throw Line Drinkery

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co New Wood County Park

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co Otter Lake Picnic

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Sportsmans Alibi

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Wheeler Automotive Merrill

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Maple View Court

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Ellys Place

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

M & M Somo View Resort

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

St Pauls Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Wit

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

New Club 107

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Johns Cruiz Inn

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Henrich Club

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Sixty Four Pub

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Dugout The

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lincoln Co Otter Lake Campground 2

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

St Pauls Lutheran Sunday School House

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Hay Meadow Wayside

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Prairie Motel

6 health-based

Groundwater 25 people served

38 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved

Resolved

Groundwater Rule Monitoring

Aug 2024 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Groundwater Rule Health

Jul 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Feb 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Dec 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Nov 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Sep 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Aug 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jul 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jun 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

May 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Mar 2023 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Mar 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Feb 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Health

Jan 2023 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Nitrate Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Dec 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Health

Dec 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Health

Dec 2022 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Dec 2022 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Dec 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Nov 2022 Resolved

E. COLI Monitoring

Oct 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Oct 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Aug 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jun 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

May 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Feb 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2022 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Dec 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Health

Dec 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Dec 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Health

Aug 2021 Resolved

Corning Supper Club

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Merrill Q Mart

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bills Bar

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Knuckleheadz

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Elite Carriers

All resolved

Groundwater 16 people served

2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 4.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

39 violations

All resolved

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based

2 violations

All resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based

1 violation

All resolved

Public NoticeMonitoring

8 violations

All resolved

E. COLIMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations

All resolved

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations

All resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

0.48 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Sep 2025

How Does This Compare?

Wausau (54452) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 59.

Fewer violations 92th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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.