54403
Wausau, WI
Marathon County · Wausau, WI metro area
SCHOFIELD WATERWORKS

Is tap water in Texas (54403) safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: July 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested July 2025.
Townships:
  • Texas, WI
  • Hewitt, WI
  • Easton, WI
Neighborhoods:
  • Wausau
  • East Hill
  • Franklin Hill

The short answer for Texas (54403)

Wausau tap water has 3 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFBS at 3.3× the limit (tested November 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Wausau

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • PFBS, PFHxS, PFPeA above limit.
PFBS concentration (µg/L) November 2023
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.010 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
230% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.010 µg/L
Certified Filters for Wausau Tap Water

PFBS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFBS
Tested: November 2023 · Entry Point Facility		 0.010 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 230% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: November 2023 · Entry Point Facility		 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 200% above limit
PFHxS
Tested: November 2023 · Entry Point Facility		 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 55% above limit
PFOA
Tested: November 2023 · Entry Point Facility		 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 100% of limit
View all tested compounds

Entry Point Facility · Tested: November 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFBS 0.010 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 230% above limit
PFPeA 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 200% above limit
PFHxS 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 55% above limit
PFOA 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 100% of limit
PFHxA 0.007 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Treatment Plant 400 (Wells 6 & 9-10) · Tested: July 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Treatment Plant 500 (Wells 3 & 7 & 11) · Tested: July 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFBA 0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

WUWN_KP359 · Tested: August 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Nitrate + Nitrite 1.080 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 54403

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 54403 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 54403?

ZIP 54403 has 3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFBS at 3.3x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 54403 tap water remove PFBS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFBS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 54403?

Public records identify SCHOFIELD WATERWORKS as a primary water system associated with ZIP 54403. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 54403 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is July 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 54403?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact SCHOFIELD WATERWORKS or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 54403. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFBS: 0,003 µg/L)
Last tested July 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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