Water Quality in Rhinelander, WI (54501)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54501.
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 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,405
Population
223
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (223)
Merrill Waterworks
Groundwater 9,661 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.26 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Rhinelander Water & Wastewater
1 health-based Groundwater 8,234 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pelican Elementary School
Groundwater 353 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.09 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pines Event Center The
Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations
U S F S Franklin Lake E1
Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations
Pine Lake Elementary School
Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations
U S F S Kentuck Lk Boat Landing E14
Groundwater 215 people served
0 violations
Holiday Acres Main
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Grace Foursquare Church
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
White Stag Inn
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
West Bay Cmpng Rsrt Main Bldg
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Hardees Of Stettin #1492128
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Rhinelander Oneida Co Airport
Groundwater 195 people served
0 violations
Camp Deerhorn 1 Laundry
Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Camp Deerhorn 2 Office
Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Camp Deerhorn 3 Bath House
Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Crescent Lake Bible Camp
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Camp Horseshoe Complex Court
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Camp Horseshoe Main Well
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Camp Horseshoe West Shower Building
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
St Kunegunda Catholic Church
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Newbold Elementary School
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Rhinelander Northwood Golf Course
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Blackwell Job Corp Center 2
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Shorewood Vista Millers
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Hodag Sports Club
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Northwood Community Elementary School
Groundwater 102 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 21.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Running Cmpgd & Bar 1
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Club 2000
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Rockys Roadhouse
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
U S F S Pine River E21
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Birchwood Lodge Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Boondocks The
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Jailhouse Tavern
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wi Dnr Crescent Lake Boat Lndg
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Holiday Acres 4
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
West Bay Cmpng Rsrt Sites 1-47
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
West Bay Cmpng Rsrt Sites 48-71
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Holiday Acres Cottages 19-31
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Boom Bay Bar
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Holiday Acres 7
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wi Dnr Woodruff Hdqtrs
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
U S F S Bear Lake L5
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Antigo Head Start
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Pirate Falls Mini Golf
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Cross Country Bar And Grill
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
U S F S Forestry Sciences Laboratory
All resolved Groundwater 65 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Camp Pontiac
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Opportunities Unlimited
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Clear Lake Inn
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Spencers Den
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Pb And Js Restaurant And Pelican Cabins
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Dee Dees Diner
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Blind Pig
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Stephanies Country Store
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Clear Lake Motel & Resort
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fireside Supper Club
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Kozy Korner
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
U S F S Kentuck Lk E33 Parking Lot
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Wi Dot Wayside 10 Wittenberg
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Forsyth Sunlite Resort Hp
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Country Club Manor Condo 2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pizza Haven
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Moen Lake Campground And Resort Area 1
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Woodpecker Bar And Grill
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Wallys South 17 Llc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Rhinelander Country Club Golf Course
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Evergreens
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Camp Birchrock
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Monico Short Stop And Discount Liquors
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Muskie Lake Hideaway
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sugar Camp Tn Hall
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Millers Club 47
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Flicks Resort
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Crystal Rock Roller Rink
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pine Point Resort
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Moondance Bar And Grill
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Country Inn Motel
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Schneiders Campfire
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Al Gen Dinner Club
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Town Pump
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mcnaughton Bar And Grill
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Wisconsin River Cruises
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Oconto Seed Orchard K22
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Timber Lodge Hotel
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Club Prohibition
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Highland Cottage Coffee Co
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Town House
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Idlewilde Bar Klingens
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Old Brick Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Forsyth Sunlite Resort
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fishboat Subs
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pinewood Lodge Restaurant Kruses
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hodag Bar
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Almon Lake Rec Area
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Roumans Drive In Theater
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Rapid Childcare
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Anns Bar
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Dahl Automotive
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Camp Algonquin East
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
River View Inn And Gift Shop
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
St Johns Catholic Church-Pelican Lake
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Coach Motel
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Racks N Rods
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Alpine Bar
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Pine Valley Lodge
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Kafkas Resort
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Church Of Christ
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Norwood Resort
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Dawns Lakeside Bar And Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Airpro
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.16 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Moen Lake Campground And Resort Area 2
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Oneida Co Enterprise Cpgd 2 West Well
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Oneida Co Enterprise Cpgd 1 East Well
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Moonlight Resort
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Carrousel Day Care
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Backwoods Motel The
All resolved Groundwater 26 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Shady Rest Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wi Dnr Woodruff Ranger Station
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakeside Supper Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Brekkes Fireside Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sturms Last Resort Duplex
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Frito Lay Research - Stella
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cedrick A Vig Outdoor Classroom
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Boulder Junction Laundromat
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pine Lake Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Birchwood Lodge Residence
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Faust Lake Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
First Supply
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bobbys Pizza Factory
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Idlewood Cottages Residence
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Huh Bar & Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Summit Lake Laundry
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Us Forest Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wayside Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Administrative E23
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stella Town Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chi Town
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Forest Lodge Cow Palace
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crescent Lk Bible Cmp Rtrt Ctr
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crescent Corner Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Administrative E26
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Adams Alcoholics Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Three Gs Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ulterior Motive Llc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bun On The Run
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nicolet College Daycare
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crescent Town Spring
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Mondeaux Concession Bldg
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Twin Pines Bar And Grill
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gene & Dots Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rhinelander Oneida Co Airport Old Termin
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mickeys Sunset Bay Resort Cottage 4
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S Kentuck Lk E34 Parking Lot
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Terrace Estates
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shady Rest Lodge Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Wit
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Top Hat Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pair A Dice
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Horseshoe East Shower Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northwoods Fitness
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tower Tap
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crescent Park Resort Ofc Markowski
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pentecostal Church Of God
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mickeys Sunset Bay Resort Cottage 3
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rustic Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Longhorn Supper Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sturms Last Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dereks Town And Country
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pelican Ranch Court 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mickeys Sunset Bay Resort Cottage 5
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Holiday Acres Cottage 19
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Venus Lake Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Waynes Place
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pinewood Lodge Condominium
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Moen Lake Campground And Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Zs Landing Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mickeys Sunset Bay Resort 1 House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nortrax Equipment Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Burr Valley Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bronze Wheel, The
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Birchwood Lodge Cottage 5
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Idlewilde 2 Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Faust Lake Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Breezy Point Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Idlewood Cottages Pumphouse
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
River Street Tap
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rhinelander Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Whispering Pines Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Backwaters Bar And Grill
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Two Acres Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hop, The
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wi Dnr Woodruff Annex Office
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Early Birds Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tre Fisk Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cjs Wayside
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Club Manor Condo 1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Uspel Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Custom Cakes Unlimited
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dons Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S D A Aphis - Adc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rhinelander Oneida Co Airport Fix Base
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sugar Camp Midway Enterprises
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
North Cove Resort-Trefferts
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S F S 1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Snug Harbor Resort 1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Snug Harbor Resort 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Whistle Stop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Algonquin Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pelican Ranch Court
1 health-based Groundwater 20 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
U S F S Ranger Office E23
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Cesa 9 School
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
U S F S Argonne Exp Forest
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
U S F S Ranger Office E24 Ranger Rd
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
U S F S Forest Shop A-6
Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations
Northwoods Youth Camp
Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations
U S F S Fanny Lake K1
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
U S F S Ranger Station F8
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
U S F S Lakewood Ranger K19
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
U S F S Stevens Lake Cmpgd
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
Steinys Pub And Grub
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
15 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1.09 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Sep 2025
How Does This Compare?
Rhinelander (54501) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
Fewer violations 79th 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.
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
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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
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