Madison, WI Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
35 ZIP codes · 120 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 35 ZIP codes across Madison, WI. The area averages a grade C (62/100); 14 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Madison, WI. We compared 35 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (62/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 11 | 85% |
| D | 2 | 15% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Madison ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53703 | 65 | C | 2 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 2 | 53706 | 65 | C | 2 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 3 | 53715 | 65 | C | 2 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 4 | 53716 | 65 | C | 2 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 5 | 53726 | 65 | C | 2 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 6 | 53711 | 64 | C | 3 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 7 | 53713 | 64 | C | 3 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 8 | 53714 | 63 | C | 8 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 9 | 53704 | 62 | C | 8 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 10 | 53719 | 61 | C | 9 | 0.0029 mg/L |
| 11 | 53718 | 60 | C | 8 | 0.0060 mg/L |
| 12 | 53717 | 52 | D | 32 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 13 | 53705 | 50 | D | 37 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 14 | 53701 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 53702 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 53707 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 53708 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 53725 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 53744 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 53774 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 53777 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 53778 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 53779 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 53782 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 53783 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 53784 | — | — | — | No data |
| 27 | 53785 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 53786 | — | — | — | No data |
| 29 | 53788 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 53789 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 53790 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 53791 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 53792 | — | — | 2 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 34 | 53793 | — | — | — | No data |
| 35 | 53794 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 10 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 120 total violations across Madison
- 20 health-based violations
- 14 of 14 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 14 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 23 | 14 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 21 | 14 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 9 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 4 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 3 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Madison?
ZIP code 53703 has the highest safety score in Madison at 65/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Madison water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 14 directly mapped ZIP records, 120 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 14 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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