Milwaukee, WI Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
42 ZIP codes · 21 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 42 ZIP codes across Milwaukee, WI. The area averages a grade B (82/100); water systems associated with 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Milwaukee, WI. We compared 42 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 B (82/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 26 | 93% |
| C | 2 | 7% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Milwaukee ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53202 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 2 | 53203 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 3 | 53204 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 4 | 53205 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 5 | 53206 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 6 | 53207 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0077 mg/L |
| 7 | 53208 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 8 | 53209 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 9 | 53210 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 10 | 53212 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 11 | 53213 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 12 | 53214 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 13 | 53215 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 14 | 53216 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 15 | 53218 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 16 | 53219 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 17 | 53220 | 83 | B | 2 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 18 | 53222 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 19 | 53224 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0021 mg/L |
| 20 | 53225 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 21 | 53226 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0084 mg/L |
| 22 | 53227 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0024 mg/L |
| 23 | 53228 | 83 | B | 2 | 0.0003 mg/L |
| 24 | 53233 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 25 | 53295 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0053 mg/L |
| 26 | 53221 | 81 | B | 4 | 0.0077 mg/L |
| 27 | 53211 | 67 | C | 16 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 28 | 53217 | 67 | C | 17 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 29 | 53201 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 53223 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 53234 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 53237 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 53244 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 53259 | — | — | — | No data |
| 35 | 53263 | — | — | — | No data |
| 36 | 53267 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 53268 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 53274 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 53278 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 53288 | — | — | — | No data |
| 41 | 53290 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 53293 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 25 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 21 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Milwaukee ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 2 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 6 of 28 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 28 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 15 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | 15 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 4 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 3 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Milwaukee has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 53202 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Milwaukee at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Milwaukee water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 28 directly mapped ZIP records, 21 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 28 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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