Water Quality in Shell Lake, WI (54871)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54871.
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 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,270
Population
15
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Shell Lake Waterworks
1 health-basedWatering Hole
Clover Meadow Winery
Swiss Chalet
Organized Chaos
Clam River Golf Club
Four Seasons Resort
Bashaw Lake Resort
Lakeview United Methodist Ch
Junkyard Bar The
Rivards Bashaw Lake Resort
Veterans Peace Memorial Wayside
All resolvedMuseum Of Woodcarving
Red Barn Lake View Camping
Bashaw Store
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2023
How Does This Compare?
Shell Lake (54871) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.
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.