Water Quality in Appleton, WI (54914)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 54914.
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 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,849
Population
27
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Appleton Waterworks
All resolvedOshkosh Waterworks
1 health-basedNeenah Waterworks
Fox Crossing Utilities West
1 health-basedOutagamie Co Health Center
Chanticleer Inn 2 A Frame
Chalk Hills Camp Main
Ten & 45 Mini Mart Citgo
Bear Creek Travel Plaza
Bluemound Villa Apts 2
Bluemound Villa Apts 1
Colonial Inn Motel
Chalk Hills Camp Hand Pump
Fremont T/P Citgo
Spring Breeze Dairy
All resolvedLake Breeze Dairy Llc
Golden Sands
Pine Breeze Hospital Parlor
Pine Breeze Main Parlor
American Motor Inn
Butte Des Morts Golf Oasis
1 health-basedHomestead Meadows
Homestead Mobile Home Park
Chanticleer Inn Villa 4
Francis Creek Travel Plaza
Plainfield Travel Plaza
Butte Des Morts Golf Pool
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Appleton (54914) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
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
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
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.