Water Quality in Wausau, WI (54474)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54474.
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 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,589
Population
13
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Wausau Waterworks
Rothschild Waterworks
1 health-basedSubway Sandwiches & Salads
Hwy 51 Truckstop Site 4488
All resolvedWilderness Crossing Travel Cntr
All resolvedMichaels
Wi Public Service Corp Weston 3
R Owen Place
J R Ranch
Mezzanine
All resolvedTomahawk Country Court
Wi Public Service Corp Weston 1 & 2
Wi Public Service Corp Wabeno Dist Office
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wausau (54474) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.
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.